In the second lecture, Patel describes the work of his lab to expand the studies of Hox gene function to other arthropods. Patel describes the development of specialized body parts in crustaceans, and describes the transition between feeding to locomotor appendages. Using the beach hopper, Parhyale, his laboratory, in collaboration with the laboratory of Michalis Averof, showed that Ubx controls the boundary and transition between feeding and locomotor appendages during development.
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The Role of Homeotic Genes in Development
Nipam Patel explains the effects of Hox gene deletions and how these phenotypes help us understand the manner in which Hox genes act to control the insect body plan. (Talk recorded in November 2017)
- Part 1: Patterning the Anterior-Posterior Axis: The Role of Homeotic (Hox) GenesAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 34:51 - Part 2: The Role of Ubx in the Development of Crustacean Body PlanAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 34:29 - Part 3: Homeotic (Hox) Genes and Evolution of Crustacean Body PlanAudience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 33:27