An Olympian protozoan

Nucleus. 2010 Jan-Feb;1(1):2-3. doi: 10.4161/nucl.1.1.10681.

Abstract

Ciliated protozoa of the genus Tetrahymena have provided a uniquely enabling platform for monumental discoveries in the molecular biology of the nucleus.

Keywords: ciliate; model system; nucleus discoveries.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Nucleus / genetics
  • DNA, Ribosomal / genetics
  • DNA, Ribosomal / metabolism
  • RNA Splicing
  • Tetrahymena / genetics*
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • DNA, Ribosomal