What Is Your Life's Blueprint? (Gene Expression) Tie

No need to be a biologist or molecular biologist to understand the role that gene expression plays in developmental biology -- and by extension, in the development of one's life. Ask yourself and others this wry scientific query: "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?" Featuring the homeobox gene expression from the fruit fly -- also known as Drosophila melanogaster. Hox genes (i.e., homeobox genes) encode transcription factors that typically switch on cascades of other genes. Make others do a double-take and be thoughtful about how they are developing in life with any of these ponderous scientific humour gifts!