Flies Provide Memory Insights (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption The simple fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is used in the Davis lab to study the genetics underlying memory. Credit Scott Wiseman for Scripps Research Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.