My name is Drosophila melanogaster,
And I am very sought after,
Potentially exploited by Morgan,
Originally from Oregon.
I may be tiny,
But my uses are mighty.
Be it to cure diseases,
Or to study hematopoiesis.
My life spans through four cycles,
In a compact little vial.
Today I'm having fun flying,
Not worried about dying.
Dissecting me gives them information,
About my means of communication.
Taking away my life...
To save other lives.
Written by: Sapna Krishnakumar (@sapnakk09)
Sapna Krishnakumar is a sophomore at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Mohali, who is passionate about pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences. With a wide range of interests scaling Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Developmental Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Sapna hopes to give herself a holistic approach to science and research. Sapna is currently an intern at Dr Lolitika Mandal’s lab at IISER Mohali working to understand Drosophila hematopoiesis. In addition to academics and research, Sapna spends her spare time writing for her college magazine Manthan and for Inventa Science Magazine, a national student led magazine. Additionally, Sapna is also a passionate Bharathanatyam dancer and Carnatic vocalist.
Poem first appeared here: https://atreefullofsap.blogspot.com/2021/10/ode-to-fly.html