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Nature Reviews Genetics 8, 311-314 (April 2007) | doi:10.1038/nrg2062
Opinion: The choice of model organisms in evo–devo
Ronald A. Jenner1 & Matthew A. Wills1 About the authors
Abstract
Study of the model organisms of developmental biology was crucial in establishing evo–devo as a new discipline. However, it has been claimed that this limited sample of organisms paints a biased picture of the role of development in evolution. Consequently, judicious choice of new model organisms is necessary to provide a more balanced picture. The challenge is to determine the best criteria for choosing new model organisms, given limited resources.
Author affiliations
- Ronald A. Jenner and Matthew A. Wills are at the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
Correspondence to: Ronald A. Jenner1 Email: rj223@bath.ac.uk
Published online 6 March 2007
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