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Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are valuable models for studying alcohol use disorder (AUD). Their genetic and neurobiological features offer insights into alcohol

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Background:

  • Alcohol use disorder (AUD) poses significant health challenges.
  • Understanding alcohol's neurobiological effects is crucial for developing effective treatments.
  • Model organisms offer powerful tools for dissecting complex biological processes related to AUD.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To identify future research directions in fly models for AUD.

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