Rodent models have been extensively used to investigate the cause and mechanisms behind
Alzheimer’s disease. Despite many years of intensive research using these models we …

Nestin is a recently discovered intermediate filament (IF) gene. Nestin expression has been
extensively used as a marker for central nervous system (CNS) progenitor cells in different …

In Drosophila, the Notch gene is pivotal for cell fate decisions at many stages of development
and, in particular, during the formation of the nervous system. Absence of Notch results in …

There is growing interest in using zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model of neurodegenerative
disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. A zebrafish model of tauopathies has recently been …

The assessment of future global oil production presented in the IEA’s World Energy Outlook
2008 (WEO 2008) is divided into 6 fractions; four relate to crude oil, one to non-conventional …

This protocol describes regular care and maintenance of a zebrafish laboratory. Zebrafish
are now gaining popularity in genetics, pharmacological and behavioural research. As a …

Notch 1, Notch 2, and Notch 3 are three highly conserved mammalian homologues of the
Drosophila Notch gene, which encodes a transmembrane protein important for various cell fate …

Huntington's disease (HD) is one of nine neurodegenerative disorders caused by expansion
of CAG repeats encoding polyglutamine in their respective, otherwise apparently unrelated …

… Michael Lardelli Michael Lardelli received his doctorate in developmental genetics from the
… Peeking at Peak Oil in his mother tongue of Swedish for subsequent translation by Michael. …

The ability to easily analyze apoptosis is important in studies of molecular cell biology and
to evaluate the relative toxicity of different treatments or environments. This is particularly the …