Helobdella (Leech): A model for developmental studies
Journal
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2009
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Abstract
Helobdella is a genus of freshwater leeches, several species of which have been used for developmental studies since the 1970s. Helobdella embryos have been used for cell-lineage tracing and dye-mediated photoablation, and they have also been very useful for studies in cellular neurobiology. In this article, we discuss the reasons that Helobdella is used for studying development and some of the questions that are addressed through the use of this organism.
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Type
journal article