Fruit flies could help scientists stop the growth of brain tumours

Research of fruit fly brain cells (large cells in red and blue) (Brain Tumour Research/PA)

Scientists believe fruit flies could help them stop the growth of brain tumours.

Experts at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth have been able to identify and examine cells at the very first stages of growth by using the fruit fly Drosophila as a model.