What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer?
February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer?
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Most people pay little attention to flies, unless they're swatting them away from their food. But for William & Mary Biology Professor Matthew Wawersik and his students, these pesky insects could hold the clues for future cancer therapies.
Along with Professor of Biology Oliver Kersche . . .
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What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer?
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Most people pay little attention to flies, unless they're swatting them away from their food. But for William & Mary Biology Professor Matthew Wawersik and his students, these pesky insects could hold the clues for future cancer therapies.
Along with Professor of Biology Oliver Kersche . . .