Drosophila melanogaster as a Model for Lead Neurotoxicology and Toxicogenomics Research

Drosophila melanogaster as a Model for Lead Neurotoxicology and Toxicogenomics Research

Drosophila melanogaster is an excellent model animal for studying the neurotoxicology of lead. It has been known since ancient Roman times that long-term exposure to low levels of lead results in behavioral abnormalities, such as what is now known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

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Main Authors: Douglas Mark Ruden, Helmut V.B. Hirsch, Gregory eLnenicka, Debra ePossidente, Bernard ePossidente, Mark D Garfinkel, Luan eWang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
Drosophila
Ion Channels
Lead
Neuromuscular Junction
toxicogenomics
Neurotoxicology
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fgene.2012.00068/full

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