Ep. #291: Making Sense: Curiosity & Smell, with Venkatesh Murthy
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The Evolution of Model Organisms in Scientific Research
This chapter explores the rationale behind selecting mice and fruit flies as model organisms in genetic studies due to their advantageous traits such as rapid life cycles and similarities to human biology. The discussion emphasizes the role of mice in olfactory research, highlighting their remarkable sense of smell.
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