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Nomenclature of Hox genes

By | May 6, 2021

Lots of confusion prevailed in nomenclature Hox genes , even the name Hox was confusing. A hox gene originally referred to any gene coding for a protein with Homeodomain. In the beginning very few genes where known which could be clearly identified with homeotic mutants of Drosophila. Later huge number of genes with Homeodomain were… Read More »

Drosophila Fushi Tarazu : A segmentation gene with ancient Hox function

By | May 6, 2021

Evolution is not always about inventing new proteins but using the same old proteins in different ways to attain a new function and thereby modifying the body plan, leading to the development of new species. Drosophila fushi tarazu serves as a great example for evolution in action and this was demonstrated by Ulrike Lohr lab… Read More »