Download or read book Unraveling Neurodegeneration: Insights from the Drosophila Model written by 1st Veer Bhan, 1st and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurodegenerative illnesses like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS are devastatingconditions without cures. As populations age, these diseases are rising globally, creating anurgent need for insights into their mechanisms and treatments. The common fruit flyDrosophila melanogaster has emerged as a remarkably versatile model system to studyneurodegeneration. With a complex yet accessible nervous system, ease of geneticmanipulation, and conserved disease-related genes, the fly provides a powerful platform fordissecting the intricate biology underlying these disorders.This book provides a comprehensive overview of Drosophila neurodegeneration researchspanning over four decades. It introduces the genetics and prevalence of majorneurodegenerative diseases, along with the advantages of the fly model. Detailed case studieshighlight seminal findings from Drosophila models of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALSdiseases. The book explores cellular pathways implicated in neurodegeneration, includingprotein misfolding, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. Itdiscusses techniques for genetic manipulation, behavioral assays, and drug screening in flies.Emerging technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing are enabling new horizons.Importantly, the book examines therapeutic approaches informed by fly studies, such asTargeting neuroprotective genes and disease-modifying factors. It also covers ethicalconsiderations around animal research and the need for thoughtful public engagement. Thebook concludes by underscoring unanswered questions and future research directions, whileemphasizing the importance of collaborative, translational research in bringing treatmentsfrom bench to bedside.