Scientists discover a mechanism used by insects in the development and regeneration of wings - News-Medical.Net

The first mutation of the wingless gene was found by accident in Drosophila in the 1970s, following the observation of flies that did not possess wings, hence its name.

The first mutation of the wingless gene was found by accident in Drosophila in the 1970s, following the observation of flies that did not possess wings, hence its name. Fifteen years after its discov… [+3540 chars]

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