In the vast and intricate world of biological research, the choice of a model organism is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence the scope and depth of scientific discovery. For decades, a handful of model organisms, including mice, fruit flies, and zebrafish, have dominated biomedical research, offering invaluable insights Read more…
What is a transgenic model? Transgenic animal models are animals in which the genome has been edited to carry the genes or specific traits of another species. The genome is being edited by introducing the DNA of another species by using artificial methods such as microinjecting DNA into the pronuclei Read more…
Tiny Little Models: Big Answers to Human Health Challenges Forget fancy lab rats and expensive monkeys!! The next big thing in medical research could be… a fruit fly? Don’t underestimate these pint-sized creatures. It turns out that these tiny nuisances are our distant cousins, sharing about 75% of their genes Read more…
What are mice? Mice are small rodents and can be identified by their characteristic features. They are small rodents with slender, slightly pointed noses, nearly hairless tails, protruding eyes, and sparsely-haired, large ears. The best-known mouse species is Mus musculus (house mouse). When a muroid rodent is discovered, its common Read more…
In the realm of biomedical research, scientists frequently utilize animal models to gain insights into human diseases and develop potential treatments. Among these models, transgenic rabbits have emerged as valuable tools due to their unique characteristics and advantages over other commonly used animals. What are Transgenic Rabbits?Transgenic rabbits are genetically Read more…
International Polar Bear Day is a celebration of one of the world’s most iconic and beloved creatures, the polar bear. These magnificent apex predators roam the vast expanses of the Arctic, embodying resilience, strength, and adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing environment. So, let’s delve into the world Read more…
“Studying C. elegans is like peering through a microscope to the inner workings of life” -Robert Horvitz(An American Biologist) In the vast fields of Biology and the tapestry of life, there is a superhero model organism that has immensely aided scientists and researchers “to see the unseen” for the past Read more…
Various animal species play vital roles as experimental models in advanced biomedical research. In the late 20th century, with the development of molecular techniques, zebrafish have been used as a model organism in almost all aspects of biology worldwide. What are Zebrafish? The zebrafish belong to the Cyprinidae family, which Read more…
What do you know about these giant creatures? During our lifetime, if we try to recall our memory about whales, the picture that comes to mind is a big blue fish that lives in the sea. The whale is an aquatic mammal that belongs to the order Cetacea. Whales are Read more…
Not all shy ones are hidden from the limelight. Being the most trafficked mammal in the world, who rolls into a ball in the sense of a threat, the Pangolin is one of the most well-known animals across the globe. These enigmatic mammals, cloaked in shimmering armor, may resemble miniature Read more…