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…
“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…
“Save the bees; they help to keep the world sweet.” Who are Bees? Bees are flying insects that collect nectar and pollen. They belong to the class Insecta, order Hymenoptera, and Superfamily Apoidea including the familiar honeybee (Apis) and bumblebee (Bombus and Psithyrus) as well as thousands more wasplike and fly-like bees. Read more…
Have you ever wondered why you and your siblings look a lot alike and very much different from others? And even though you share many similarities with your family members, why are you still unique and different from the others? What makes you, YOU? And what makes me, ME? You Read more…