Date Approved
2019
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Biology
First Advisor
Hannah Seidel
Second Advisor
Aaron Liepman
Third Advisor
Marianne Laporte
Abstract
Tumors are characterized by over-proliferation of cells. However, not all tumors behave the same or have the same effects on surrounding non-tumorous tissues. Using the model organism C. elegans, we established tumor rupture trends in tumorous animals of three different genotypes. The characteristics studied include the effect of a germline tumor on the distribution of intermediate filament proteins in the endotube of the intestine, rate of tumor rupture between the hermaphrodites of each genotype, and tumor nuclear morphology of males and hermaphrodites of two genotypes. We conclude that tumors in C. elegans behave differently among the genotypes studied and the characteristics observed are dependent on sex, age, and genotype.
Recommended Citation
Gunda Bernstein, Shanti Nicole, "Characterization of reproductive tumors in Caenorhabditis elegans" (2019). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 651.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/651