Fruit flies allow researchers to study TBIs in humans
Like humans, the fruit flies react to severe head trauma with things like loss of coordination, temporary incapacitation and neurodegeneration. This is allowing scientists to study the effects of TBIs on humans, including the role that genetics plays in determining outcome.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/267441.php
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