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Biology I: yeast, <em>Drosophila</em> and <em>C. elegans</em>

<em>C. elegans</em> Maintenance

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Ceanorhabditis elegans has been, and is still, used to great success as a model organism for studying a variety of developmental, genetic, molecular and even physical phenomena. In order to use C. elegans to its full potential, proper care and attention to the basic maintenance of this powerful organism is essential.

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Correct care and maintenance of Caenorhabditis elegans is essential for successful experiments.

They require very little space, are cheap to house, have high fecundity, and are easy to manipulate. But just because they are simple to keep around does not mean wimpy science. In fact, Sydney Brenner famously called C...

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C Elegans MaintenanceWorm Pick HandlingNGM Plate PreparationOP50 E Coli FeedingFreeze Thaw RecoveryDauer Larvae StageRNA Interference RNAiLife Span AnalysisAxotomy Laser SurgeryTemperature Dependent Growth

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