A cell Tetrahymena thermophila has 25,000 genes

Tetrahymena thermophila is a single-celled microorganism with two nuclei (Photo: biologynews.net) When in a natural environment like muddy water, this microorganism uses cilia to find ways to snatch all things through it. If no object is touched, it will act as another sensory system. Thanks to this adaptive ability, the single-celled species Tetrahymena thermophila is of particular interest to researchers.

Tetrahymena thermophila has a special cell with two nuclei: a small nucleus containing the necessary material for reproduction, while a large chamber of a machine creates flexibility for this organism. The group of researchers, led by Dr. Jonathan Eisen of the University of California (USA), decoded 95% of the gene.

The multiplication of Tetrahymena thermophila contains at least 25,000 genes, nearly equal to the human genome and is divided into about 200 chromosomes.

Rarely does a single-celled organism contain so many genes. This abundance has caused Tetrahymena thermophila to become an ideal experiment for geneticists. They can remove a gene and study easily what happens in the cell.

The genetic publication of this microorganism in the PloS Biology magazine will facilitate research. Its small kernel is currently being decrypted.

 

(Photo: utmem.edu)

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