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What are the mutant genes of fruit flies called kenny and barbie responsible for?

Drosophila biologists like to give their mutant genes names that evoke popular culture. For example, a mutant gene whose owner invariably dies within two days of being infected with a particular bacterium is named "Kenny" after the character from the South Park cartoon. And a pair of genes that lead to the absence of external genitalia in males and females has been named "ken" and "barbie".

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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