进化发育生物学中模式生物的选择。

The choice of model organisms in evo-devo.

作者信息

Jenner Ronald A, Wills Matthew A

机构信息

Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.

出版信息

Nat Rev Genet. 2007 Apr;8(4):311-9. doi: 10.1038/nrg2062. Epub 2007 Mar 6.

DOI:10.1038/nrg2062

PMID:17339879

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.

摘要

对发育生物学模式生物的研究对于将演化发育生物学确立为一门新学科至关重要。然而，有人声称，这种有限的生物样本描绘了发育在进化中作用的片面图景。因此，明智地选择新的模式生物对于提供更平衡的图景是必要的。鉴于资源有限，挑战在于确定选择新的模式生物的最佳标准。