Cellular Slime Mold Genetics

The cellular slime mold system has many features that make it a unique model system for the study of cellular differentiation. In recent years, genetics has played an increasingly important role in the development of the system. This paper reviews that progress.

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Published in:Bioscience 1978-11, Vol.28 (11), p.692-697
Main Author: Katz, E. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrasiales
Aggregation
Cellular slime molds
Developmental biology
Dictyostelium - genetics
Dictyostelium - growth & development
Diploidy
DNA
Forecasting
Genetic mutation
Genetic research
Haploidy
Microbial genetics
Mold
Mutation
Radiation genetics
Reproduction
Reproduction and population
Sex
Spores
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Summary:The cellular slime mold system has many features that make it a unique model system for the study of cellular differentiation. In recent years, genetics has played an increasingly important role in the development of the system. This paper reviews that progress.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1307319