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Five years ago, after a stint as a biology researcher, Martin Brookes took up science journalism. He is now the author of three books, the latest of which is Fly: An Experimental Life (Weidenfeld & Nicolson).

Describe Fly.

A story of biology told through the life and experimental trials of the fruit fly.

How important was the timing of the book?

It was perfect. It's 100 years since the fruit fly was first used as an experimental organism.

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