Project Title
Isolation and characterization of vasa in Hybsibius exemplaris
Document Type
Event
Start Date
10-5-2019 3:30 PM
End Date
10-5-2019 6:30 PM
Description
The vasa gene has been found to be conserved in a diverse range of Metazoans. Studies of vasa indicate it has an essential role in germline development. However, the exact mechanism and functions of vasa are unknown, possibly due to differences in expression in different species. Using tardigrades as a laboratory model, this research project aims to further our understanding in germline development and evolution.
Discipline
Biology
Research Mentor(s)
Jennifer Tenlen
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Isolation and characterization of vasa in Hybsibius exemplaris
The vasa gene has been found to be conserved in a diverse range of Metazoans. Studies of vasa indicate it has an essential role in germline development. However, the exact mechanism and functions of vasa are unknown, possibly due to differences in expression in different species. Using tardigrades as a laboratory model, this research project aims to further our understanding in germline development and evolution.
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