The BDSC does not ship stocks the last half of December. Learn more...
The BDSC collects, maintains and distributes Drosophila melanogaster strains for research.
BDSC News
Schedule changes for the Thanksgiving holiday
Our normal shipping and order processing schedule will be altered the week of November 19 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Learn more . . .
The BDSC is looking for a new scientist
We are searching for a scientist who we hope will eventually become part of the BDSC management team. Learn more . . .
Scheduling changes the week of July 4th
We will process orders and payments at around noon Monday July 2nd (rather than Tuesday July 3rd), due to the July 4th holiday. Learn more . . .
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathy Matthews, long-time director and co-founder of the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center. Under her stewardship, the BDSC grew into an internationally recognized community resource for fly research. Her wisdom, common sense and steady presence will be sorely missed.
The limestone fly carving pictured above was created by Amy Brier - http://www.amybrier.com.