In defence of the fruit fly

nuzree via [[https://pixabay.com/en/fruit-fly-fly-inset-wings-flying-219391/ pixabay]]</span>Generally, the term 'you have a mind like a fruit fly' is intended to insult. But funnily - quite helpful little chaps in all sorts of ways. If you're wondering why, you may be surprised (dismayed) to know that humans share 60% of the same DNA - a fact that has put fruit flies at the forefront of groundbreaking research.
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