Review
Nature Reviews Genetics 8, 518-532 (July 2007) | doi:10.1038/nrg2105
The versatile worm: genetic and genomic resources for Caenorhabditis elegans research
Igor Antoshechkin1 & Paul W. Sternberg1,2 About the authors
Abstract
Since its establishment as a model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans has been an invaluable tool for biological research. An immense spectrum of questions can be addressed using this small nematode, making it one of the most versatile and exciting model organisms. Although the many tools and resources developed by the C. elegans community greatly facilitate new discoveries, they can also overwhelm newcomers to the field. This Review aims to familiarize new worm researchers with the main resources, and help them to select the tools that are best suited for their needs. We also hope that it will be helpful in identifying new research opportunities and will promote the development of additional resources.
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Author affiliations
- Division of Biology 156-29, California Institute of Technology, 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125, USA.
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, California Institute of Technology.
Correspondence to: Igor Antoshechkin1 Email: igor.antoshechkin@caltech.edu
Published online 5 June 2007
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