Artwork of <em>Drosophila</em> (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a powerful model organism for studying animal and human development and disease. Credit Carnegie Institution for Science Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.