Nobel Nematode – A History of C. elegans as a Model Organism

Posted on June 20, 2023 by adamlaing

Model organisms are non-human species that we use to study biological phenomena that are recapitulated in humans. Lab mice (Mus musculus), fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), and the bacterium E. coli all have long histories in scientific experimentation as model organisms. In the early 1960s, another model organism was catapulted to the forefront of biology: the Read more about Nobel Nematode – A History of C. elegans as a Model Organism[…]

C. elegans as a Model for Rapid, Cost-Effective Toxicology Assessments

Posted on March 16, 2023March 23, 2023 by adamlaing

Toxicology testing (often called “safety testing” or “product safety testing”) is an essential component of many industries, including the chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. It involves the evaluation of any potential health hazards posed by chemicals and other substances to humans, to other animals, and to the environment. This testing is performed during the Read more about C. elegans as a Model for Rapid, Cost-Effective Toxicology Assessments[…]