Model organisms are often used to study biological
questions including those related to regeneration. Muse upon the
role of model organisms in biological research by analyzing the
strengths and weaknesses of using model organisms in regenerative
biology research.
In your analysis be sure to include a discussion of the following:
general strengths and weaknesses of using model systems, the use of
mammalian and invertebrate models in basic and applied (biomedical)
research, and examples of specific model organisms along with their
strengths and weaknesses for regenerative biology
research.
Defend common descent using conserved signaling pathways used in regenerative processes.
The purpose of model organisms is use of such organisms as proxy for specific organism in which it is not easy to work. Strength of using model organisms are chemical study of metabolites, study of variation in metabolites with specific factors within genome, use of comparative Phylogenomics for annotation of genome for example treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome in human. Few weakness are chemical diversity of metabolites such as food, toxin etc , variable concentration range of metabolites and no single technology is capable for quantification of metabolites.
Wingless related integration site or Wnt pathway is used for bone repair , bone growth in human who are suffering from different bone related disorders. Wnt ligand is used for bone growth.
Model organisms are often used to study biological questions including those related to regeneration. Muse upon...
Model organisms include unicellular bacteria, yeasts, various plants and vertebrate animals, such as fish and mice. Living models are critical for advancement of scientific knowledge and application to human welfare, since they allow discovery of biological processes in an experimental setting. The best model organisms are small, easy to maintain and manipulate. Short lifespans are helpful, as many generations can be examined. Review the Module Notes and reading and video assignments to prepare for this discussion post. As a biologist...