Write a short essay/reflection describing what lead to the development and adaptation of that organism as a biological model, and summarize what the use of that model system has contributed to our understanding of the natural world.

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The following short article provides brief history behind the development of mice as a model experimental system: Abbie Lathrop copy.pdf
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The adaptation of mice as a research tool was critical for ultimately identifying the MHC and understanding it central role in the adaptive immune system.
Your writing assignment: Having learned about this model system – identify another biological model system and write a short essay/reflection describing what lead to the development and adaptation of that organism as a biological model, and summarize what the use of that model system has contributed to our understanding of the natural world.

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