WVU Equipment (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption A small black and white ball is used in research that studies how the brain coordinates movement and sensory function. Kevin Daly, WVU professor of biology, examines fruit flies that stand and walk on the ball under a specialized microscope. Daly received $1.6 million from the National Science Foundation to expand his research, which may lead to practical applications for human disease and human performance. Credit WVU Photo/Brian Persinger Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.