Cell and molecular biology: experimental systems

Teacher(s)

. SOMEBODY; Collet Jean-François; Decottignies Anabelle; Hachez Charles; Lucas Sophie (coordinator); Pierreux Christophe; Souopgui Jacob; Vanhollebeke Benoît;

Language

French
> English-friendly

Main themes

Several experimental models with their own distinct advantages are used in research. This course proposes an overview of the eight experimental models that are most often used in research. The course will provide information about how these model organisms contributed to major discoveries in the past and continue to be important tools in research.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Provide an overview of several experimental models used in fundamental research: bacteria, yeasts, plant, C. elegans worm, D. rerio zebrafish, drosophila, mouse and Xenopus.

Faculty or entity

SBIM