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From flies to mice, join us for this interactive session about how we use model organisms to discover how exactly brain function, taste and smell work!
(Previously called Have a wine: the use of fruit flies to study smell, taste and brain function)
(Previously called Have a wine: the use of fruit flies to study smell, taste and brain function)
Hunting(tin) for genetic interactions - using flies in the study of neuro degenerative disease
Rachel Sellick
(PhD researcher in the Brain Repair Group and Fly Lab at Cardiff University)
During her PhD, Rachel has been investigating how changes to protein and gene expression can impact the onset of symptoms in neurodegenerative disorders. Rachel will present her findings relating to the genetic neurological condition, Huntington's Disease. From flies to mice Rachel will show us how she uses animal models to hunt for new scientific discoveries!
The science behind smell and taste
Dr Wynand Van Der Goes Van Naters
(Lecturer in Bioscience at Cardiff University)
As one would expect, Fruit flies love Fruit! But how do their senses of smell and taste guide them to find this fruit and what causes damage to our crops? Join us for a drink as we think outside of the hox!
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