Drosophila's brain exhibiting the ring gland. (IMAGE)

Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)

Drosophila's brain exhibiting the ring gland.

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The ring gland is the equivalent to the human's prothoracic gland, responsible for steroidal hormone production.

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IRB Barcelona

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