Sentences with phrase «elegans shares»
Because C. elegans shares many of its genes with humans, scientists can apply what is learned from its study to extend human health and longevity.
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The tiny roundworm C. elegans shares over 40 % of its genetic information with humans and its short lifespan makes it especially well - suited for defining genes that influence healthy lifespan.
Not exact matches
The C. elegans circuit for smell that the team looked at, for example, shares features with brain circuits for eyes in more complex animals.
«C. elegans is a powerful tool for biological research because it shares many of the same anatomic and cell functions as humans, and their short lifespan (average 17 days) enables us to study genes and measure cell traits in just two to three weeks.»
Only one animal's full connectome has been constructed thus far: the roundworm C. elegans, which has a mere 302 neurons and serves as the model for research and data sharing in the field.
«The simple worm, C. elegans, which shares a number of neuropeptide genes and enzymatic pathways with higher animals provides a perfect starting point for this complex work.»
Rogers studies the molecular mechanisms underlying aging in C. elegans, a tiny, soil - dwelling roundworm that is a favorite animal model in aging research because its short lifespan allows scientists to quickly assess the effect of anti-aging interventions and because it shares many of its genes with humans.