Genetics Our laboratory studies the mechanisms that govern pattern formation during development of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. In addition, we have found that translation of nanos mRNA is essential for normal development.
Students participate in all aspects of the research projects.
Currently, Jun Sonoda, is identifying novel co-factors that are required for the regulation of hb mRNA by a combination of genetic and molecular approaches. Site credits and contacts. Copyright 2000, Duke University. All rights reserved.