Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) genome map, computer artwork. This image was created by rendering all the DNA strands that make up the plant's gen

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Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) genome map, computer artwork. This image was created by rendering all the DNA strands that make up the plant's genome into a planet-like sphere (centre). The sphere is superimposed onto a two-dimensional genome map and line drawings. Gene density is coloured green for high density and blue for low density. Orange, at the top, is mitochondrial DNA and the dark bands represents autonomous genes. These are genes that can multiply and insert themselves at various places within the genome. This map is one of a series of genomic planets created by German biologist Thomas Fester.

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Size: 5230px × 3353px
Photo credit: © THOMAS FESTER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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