A simple method to dramatically increase C. elegans germline microinjection efficiency
Gibney et al., (2023) describe a paintbrush based method to improve the speed and survival of microinjections in C. elegans.
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Use of nematodes to study evolutionary biology
Nematodes have been used as model organisms for evolutionary studies. This article highlights the key findings from research on developmental processes, sex determination, dauer formation, vulva development, male tail formation and developmental regulation of gene expression with regards to evolution.…
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C. elegans provide milk to their offsprings through their decomposing bodies
Boroweic et al. (2020) describes the phenomena in which decaying bodies of older C. elegans turn into nutritious fluid for their offsprings using the insulin/IGF-1 insulin pathway. To read more, please click here Post Views: 1,111
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First sibling species of C. elegans
The article by Kanzaki, N. et al. (2018) describes the first sibling species of C. elegans – C. inopinata including its morphological, ecological, behavioural and genetic analysis. To find out more, please read the article below: Kanzaki, N., Tsai, I.J.,…
History of the man who revolutionised the field of cell fusion
Benjamin Podbilewicz has spent many years understanding the process of cell fusion and contributing immensely to the filed. To know about his life and his passion for science, click on the link below http://www.ijdb.ehu.es/web/paper.php?doi=10.1387/ijdb.200220jc Post Views: 1,492
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