average: (scientific term) A term for the arithmetic mean, which is the sum of a set of numbers divided by the size of that group.
Drosophila melanogaster: The common fruit fly is a workhorse of biomedical research. Scientists use it to study various aspects of the animal’s physiology and genetics.
engineer: someone who uses science and mathematics to solve problems. As a verb, engineer means to design a device, material, or process that solves some problem or unmet need.
environment: The sum of everything that exists around some organism or process and the conditions that those things create. Environment can refer to the weather or ecosystem that some animal lives in, or the temperature and humidity (or the arrangement of things near the item of interest).
Fruit flies: A small fly belonging to the species Drosophila melanogasterScientists often use these short-lived animals as “guinea pigs” for laboratory studies because they are easy to raise, can grow to adulthood in a short period of time, and their bodies share many of the same characteristics and responses as more complex animals, including mammals.
InsightThe ability to accurately and deeply understand a situation through thought alone, rather than finding solutions through experimentation.
monitor: To test, try, or observe something, especially on a regular or ongoing basis.
motorA device that converts electricity into mechanical motion.
NeuroscientistA person who studies the structure and function of the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
Sprint: To run at maximum speed over a fairly short distance. In racing, the 100 meter sprint is a sprint. People who run this way are called sprinters.
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