Featured Organism
2000
Overview of Caenorhabditis elegans
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Dr Joanne Wixon, Dr Mark Blaxter, Dr Ian Hope, Dr Robert Barstead, Dr Stuart Kim
Primary Institution: University of Edinburgh
Conclusion
C. elegans is a transparent nematode that has significantly contributed to various biological studies and has a fully sequenced genome.
Supporting Evidence
- C. elegans has a fully sequenced genome with approximately 20,000 predicted genes.
- It is used extensively in studies of development, cell signaling, and aging.
- The organism's transparent body allows for easy observation of its cells.
- C. elegans has invariant cell lineage, making it a valuable model for genetic studies.
- The average lifespan of C. elegans is about 23 weeks.
Takeaway
C. elegans is a tiny worm that scientists study because it's clear and helps us understand how living things grow and work.
Methodology
The study involved large-scale gene deletion, microarray analysis, and two-hybrid protein interaction analysis.
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