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WormBook is a comprehensive, open-access collection of original, peer-reviewed chapters covering topics related to the biology of Caenorhabditis elegans and other nematodes. Wormbook also contains WormMethods, a collection of protocols for nematode researchers, and the Worm Breeder's Gazette, an informal, non-refereed, biannual newsletter for the interchange of ideas and information related to C. elegans and other nematodes.

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March 5, 2010

New chapter on evolution available

'Molecular evolution inferences from the C. elegans genome' by Asher Cutter has been added to the Evolution and ecology section. This chapter discusses mutation, recombination, natural selection, genetic drift and population dynamics in C. elegans.

February 8, 2010

New chapter added to WormMethods

'Transgenic solutions for the germline' by Cristopher Merritt and Geraldine Seydoux has been added to the Transformation and microinjection section of WormMethods. This chapter gives advice and protocols for designing and transforming germline-expressing transgenes.

December 15, 2009

The Worm Breeder's Gazette, Volume 18, number 1 now available

The first issue of The Worm Breeder's Gazette in its new on-line format is now available at http://www.wormbook.org/wbg/. This issue includes over 30 contributions including an editorial by Marty Chalfie, information on a common background mutation, new ways to visualize molecules, and several new techniques.

October 19, 2009

RETURN OF THE WORM BREEDER'S GAZETTE

WormBook is reviving the Worm Breeder's Gazette in electronic form. The Worm Breeder's Gazette is an informal, non-refereed publication for facilitating the exchange of information among nematode researchers. We are currently soliciting contributions (due Nov. 15) for our first issue, to be published Dec. 15, 2009. For further information and author instructions, please see http://www.wormbook.org/wbg.html.

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