A Fetching Model Organism

A Fetching Model Organism

The creation of the domestic dog and its many breeds has been an ongoing experiment in the rapid evolution of form and function. Now, advances in genomics have made Canis familiaris genetically tractable and poised to offer insights into evolution, development, and behavior.

Chlamydomonas as a Model Organism.

The unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas offers a simple life cycle, easy isolation of mutants, and a growing array of tools and techniques for molecular genetic studies. Among the principal areas of current investigation using this model system are flagellar structure and function, genetics of basal bodies (centrioles), chloroplast biogenesis, photosynthesis, light perception, cell-cell recogn...

A future of the model organism model

Changes in technology are fundamentally reframing our concept of what constitutes a model organism. Nevertheless, research advances in the more traditional model organisms have enabled fresh and exciting opportunities for young scientists to establish new careers and offer the hope of comprehensive understanding of fundamental processes in life. New advances in translational research can be exp...

Utensilus plastica: A Model Organism

by the food provided at these events. Large populations in fast food establishments further support their association with food. Yet little is known about the biology of Utensilus plastica (common name: plastic eating utensil). We have conducted an in-depth study of this easily overlooked species and discovered that it possesses a number of characteristics which make it an excellent model organ...

The mature organism model