1-in-100 Million White Ghost Lobster Casper Finds Home in Maine
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A rare white lobster nicknamed Casper is now living at the University of New England for genetic research.
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- A rare white lobster estimated to appear once in 100 million has been donated to the University of New England.
- Researchers are studying the lobster's genetics to understand the molecular mechanisms behind unusual shell colors.
- The project analyzes thousands of genes using noninvasive methods to determine if these color variations are hereditary.
- Findings from this study could clarify how rare traits develop in American lobster populations.
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- Genetic study results regarding shell color inheritance
- Further findings from the ongoing 15,000-gene analysis
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Markus Frederich
professor of marine sciences
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“What makes this research especially rewarding is that our undergraduate students are involved in every step of the process, from working with these incredible animals to analyzing their genes and helping uncover the mechanisms behind their unusual colors”
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…earlier work on the DNA project as a student contributed to the university’s research into lobster coloration. Frederich also highlighted the role of undergraduate students, who participate throughout the project. “ What makes this research especially rewarding is that our undergraduate students are involved in every step of the process, from working with these incredible animals to analyzing their genes and helping uncover the mechanisms behind their unusual colors ,” he said. “That combination of discovery, hands-on research, and student mentorship is really at the heart of what we do at UNE,” he added.…
“That combination of discovery, hands-on research, and student mentorship is really at the heart of what we do at UNE”
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…that our undergraduate students are involved in every step of the process, from working with these incredible animals to analyzing their genes and helping uncover the mechanisms behind their unusual colors,” he said. “ That combination of discovery, hands-on research, and student mentorship is really at the heart of what we do at UNE ,” he added.…
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NamedUnited States · Maine · Casper · Currant · Fig · Maine State Aquarium · Markus Frederich · Peaches · Rue Motulsky · University of New England
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