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So i think the main rabbit used in research is the oryctolagus cuniculus. Lets focus mostly on that (or at least i, Jenny, will since im going genetics). This link is great for the specific genetics: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/AJ001588
So i think the main rabbit used in research is the oryctolagus cuniculus. Lets focus mostly on that (or at least i, Jenny, will since im going genetics). This link is great for the specific genetics: [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/AJ001588/ Oryctolagus cuniculus complete mitochondrial genome]


Here's some stuff about benefits of modeling from a textbook. I haven't yet written as my own so its still the authors material. Just thought it might benefit us all (and raise our morale as we thought the rabbit might suck..but it doesn't!) We're not "submitting" this as our own work so technically we're not yet copyrighting their material.
Here's some stuff about benefits of modeling from a textbook. I haven't yet written as my own so its still the authors material. Just thought it might benefit us all (and raise our morale as we thought the rabbit might suck..but it doesn't!) We're not "submitting" this as our own work so technically we're not yet copyrighting their material.
Ive cited the book here and the website i got it from:
Ive cited the book here and the website i got it from:  
Cibelli, J., Lanza, R., Campbell, K. and West, M. 2002. Principles of Cloning. Academic Press [online]
[http://books.google.com.au/books?id=RY0rXE2HgqsC&pg=PA344&lpg=PA344&dq=rabbit+embryology+genetics&source=bl&ots=rbr3CuBRxY&sig=p8055w9oYQmsQeuN78mgXBGmRK4&hl=en&ei=NI2KStaQJIvSsQOEpMjEDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3#v=onepage&q=&f=false/ Cibelli, J., Lanza, R., Campbell, K. and West, M. 2002. Principles of Cloning. Academic Press]
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=RY0rXE2HgqsC&pg=PA344&lpg=PA344&dq=rabbit+embryology+genetics&source=bl&ots=rbr3CuBRxY&sig=p8055w9oYQmsQeuN78mgXBGmRK4&hl=en&ei=NI2KStaQJIvSsQOEpMjEDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3#v=onepage&q=&f=false


“Rabbits were one of the first species in which blastomere nuclear transfer succeeded; as a model species, rabbits placed a central role in developing the micromanipulation technologies in embryos.” Other advantages for using rabbits are:
“Rabbits were one of the first species in which blastomere nuclear transfer succeeded; as a model species, rabbits placed a central role in developing the micromanipulation technologies in embryos.” Other advantages for using rabbits are:

Revision as of 22:50, 18 August 2009

Our group is Sum, Vishnnu, Juliana and Jenny. Today in the lab we have decided to research the RABBIT!

Information: http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/OtherEmb/Rabbit.htm

(Juliana's email belebele85@msn.com)


This is apparently what we need to include in our case study:

  • Timeline of Embryo Development - how long (JULIANNA since its pretty brief)
  • Staging - are there species specific staging, what occurs when (SUM)
  • History of Model Use - when was it first used, (JULIANNA)
  • Genetics - chromosome number, sequencing (JENNY)
  • Abnormal Development (VISHNNU)
  • Current Embryology Research - research papers and findings (VISHNNU)

Hey guys, maybe we should add a section comparing rabbit to human development --Sumaiya Rahman 16:45, 6 August 2009 (EST)

That sounds like a good idea Sum....seeing that human development is the primary theme of the course, not including it would be criminal!. -vishnnu

Report:

  • Links to resources and discussions are to be posted on the group talk page, the project page is for the actual assignment
  • Final assignment will be marked by another group and everyone will be given a marking criteria
  • No information should be obtained from Wikipedia and all information (tables & graphs included) must be referenced
  • Please feel free to suggest any further topics which can be included

RESEARCH:


So i think the main rabbit used in research is the oryctolagus cuniculus. Lets focus mostly on that (or at least i, Jenny, will since im going genetics). This link is great for the specific genetics: Oryctolagus cuniculus complete mitochondrial genome

Here's some stuff about benefits of modeling from a textbook. I haven't yet written as my own so its still the authors material. Just thought it might benefit us all (and raise our morale as we thought the rabbit might suck..but it doesn't!) We're not "submitting" this as our own work so technically we're not yet copyrighting their material. Ive cited the book here and the website i got it from: Cibelli, J., Lanza, R., Campbell, K. and West, M. 2002. Principles of Cloning. Academic Press

“Rabbits were one of the first species in which blastomere nuclear transfer succeeded; as a model species, rabbits placed a central role in developing the micromanipulation technologies in embryos.” Other advantages for using rabbits are:

1. “The costs to animal procurement, animal care, and oocyte production in rabbits are relatively low compared to large animals.” e.g. a cow embryo is 30x more expensive that a rabbit embryo

2. “The developmental biology of rabbit embryos and fetuses resembles more closely that of large farm animals than that of rodent model species, including the transition from maternal to embryonic control of embryo development.”

3. “The pregnancy of rabbits is relatively short (1 month), allowing rapid evaluation of fetal and postnatal development. In comparison, the gestation length for cattle is 9x longer.”

4. “The sizeable milk production of rabbits allows their use as test animals for therapeutic protein expression in milk, or as a living bioreactor.”

5. “Rabbits are induced ovulators. Domesticated rabbits are nonseasonal breeders and produce multiple offspring in one litter. These reproductive patterns make the use of rabbits for reproductive research highly efficient.”