Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1995

Publication Source

Current Science

Abstract

The classical technique of mutational screen for identification of genes controlling early development has now approached saturation. A new era in genetic identification and developmental characterization of genes in Drosophila has commenced with the advent of the enhancer trap technique. This technique involves mobilization of a P-lacZ vector to diverse chromosomal locations in the fruit fly genome to bring it under the regulation of developmentally expressed genes or their enhancer elements. The technique offers a strikingly elegant method of gaining entry into fruit fly genes.

Inclusive pages

517-525

ISBN/ISSN

0011-3891

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

Article is made available online in compliance with current publisher policies at the time of posting. Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher

Current Science Association and the Indian Academy of Sciences

Volume

69

Peer Reviewed

yes

Issue

5

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