Episode Synopsis "How to Dissect an Adult Drosophila Central Brain and Ventral Nerve Cord (intact)"

A description of how to dissect an adult fruit fly's brain and ventral nerve cord: anesthetizing flies, obtaining the head and thorax, along with fine removal of the cuticle to obtain the VNC and the brain intact. Tips on how to dissect successfully as a novice.

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