This project is directed to the development of utilization of the ciliated protozoa as instruments of scientific analysis. It focuses on the Tetrahymena pyriformis complex that consists of at least 18 genetically isolated gene pools. All the species are used in comparative and evolutionary studies and intensive genetic analysis is applied to two species with apparently very different genetic economies: T. theromphila and T. pigmentosa. Within the Species we are concerned with the regulation of genetic function, and particularly with the changes in genetic function and organization associated with macronuclear development. We are particularly concerned with mating types, antigens, and isozymes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01GM007779-24
Application #
3267967
Study Section
Genetics Study Section (GEN)
Project Start
1976-09-01
Project End
1987-08-31
Budget Start
1986-03-01
Budget End
1987-08-31
Support Year
24
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
041544081
City
Champaign
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
61820