A database for Drosophila genetic and genomic information
Official title: FlyBase: A Drosophila Genomic and Genetic Database
Funded at Harvard University · NIH-11061046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make a helpful online resource better for scientists who study fruit flies, which can teach us about human genetic diseases, so that researchers can find the latest information to help them in their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,915,153 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HG013300-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061046 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with genetic disorders that are being studied using Drosophila models.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that are not modeled or studied using Drosophila may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing FlyBase, a comprehensive database that provides genetic and genomic data for Drosophila, a key model organism in studying human genetic diseases. By improving data curation and expanding the types of data available, the project aims to support over 4000 research laboratories in their investigations. The methodology includes expert curation, integration of new data types, and collaboration with other model organism databases to ensure the community has access to the most relevant and up-to-date information. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in understanding genetic diseases that are modeled using Drosophila.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better insights into the genetic basis of human diseases, potentially informing new treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing Drosophila as a model organism has shown significant success in elucidating genetic mechanisms relevant to human diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perrimon, Norbert — Harvard University
- Study coordinator: Perrimon, Norbert
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.