Research
Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) as Model Organism for Research
August 9, 2018
Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) as Model Organism for Research
Two invertebrates, a roundworm and an arthropod, share the spotlight in this box. Both have the characteristics common to all…
Drosophila melanogaster (Fruit Fly) as Model Organism for Research
August 8, 2018
Drosophila melanogaster (Fruit Fly) as Model Organism for Research
Drosophila melanogaster is only about 3 mm long, but like C. elegans, it is a giant in the biology lab.…
Bacteriophage Lambda as Model Organism for Research
July 5, 2018
Bacteriophage Lambda as Model Organism for Research
Although viruses are not organisms, they have nevertheless contributed enormously to the scientific understanding of life. This box focuses on…
Why Biofuel is Important?
May 8, 2018
Why Biofuel is Important?
Petroleum and other fossil fuels consist of organisms buried millions of years ago; burning these fuels releases their ancient carbon…
Mus Musculus (House Mouse) as Animal Model Organism for Research
April 7, 2017
Mus Musculus (House Mouse) as Animal Model Organism for Research
The history of the mouse, Mus musculus, as the stereotypical lab animal dates back to the early 1900s. Researchers discovered…