The BDSC is hiring a new scientist
We are searching for a scientist who we hope will eventually become part of the BDSC management team. Learn more . . .
The BDSC collects, maintains and distributes Drosophila melanogaster strains for research.
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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.
We will be transitioning to this new site over the next couple months. To learn more, click on the title of this news item . . .
Split-GAL4 hemidrivers from Janelia Research Campus are now available at BDSC. Learn more . . .
The limestone fly carving pictured above was created by Amy Brier - http://www.amybrier.com.