The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has been the most popular eukaryotic organism used in classrooms. It has been used in heredity and biomedical research where the aims are to understand human genetics and developmental processes. It is also a popular model for teaching Mendelian genetics.
National Pears Helene Day. Itâs National Pears Helene Day! Pears Helene, or Pears Belle-Helene, is a delicious French dessert that combines warm poached pears, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce. Auguste Escoffier created this dish and named it after the opera La belle Helene.
4-6 Pears (ripe but still firm â get the best quality you can, itâs the key) (âdes poiresâ) 1 Liter Water (âun litre dâeauâ) 200g Sugar (âdu sucreâ) Lemon or Orange zest (âdes zestes de citrons ou orangesâ) Optional: Vanilla (pod or extract) (âde la vanilleâ)