Nematode development: new tricks for old genes.
The evolution of novel features requires evolutionary change in gene function. New work in nematodes shows how conserved genes can nonetheless contribute to innovative traits.
Chamberlin
Helen M
HM
Department of Molecular Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, USA. chamberlin.27@osu.edu
D000818:Animals; D051792:Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D017173:Caenorhabditis elegans / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism; D019143:Evolution, Molecular; D017238:Genes, Helminth; D015801:Helminth Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D009348:Nematoda / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D012097:Repressor Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology
D051792:Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Proteins; D015801:Helminth Proteins; D012097:Repressor Proteins