Diversifying the concept of model organisms in the age of -omics

Citation

Bertile F, Matallana-Surget S, Tholey A, Cristobal S & Armengaud J (2023) Diversifying the concept of model organisms in the age of -omics. Communications Biology, 6, Art. No.: 1062. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05458-x

Abstract
In today’s post-genomic era, it is crucial to rethink the concept of model organisms. While a few historically well-established organisms, e.g. laboratory rodents, have enabled significant scientific breakthroughs, there is now a pressing need for broader inclusion. Indeed, new organisms and models, from complex microbial communities to holobionts, are essential to fully grasp the complexity of biological principles across the breadth of biodiversity. By fostering collaboration between biology, advanced molecular science and omics communities, we can collectively adopt new models, unraveling their molecular functioning, and uncovering fundamental mechanisms. This concerted effort will undoubtedly enhance human health, environmental quality, and biodiversity conservation

Keywords
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences; General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine (miscellaneous)

Journal
Communications Biology: Volume 6