4 Weird Lab Animals

The video explores why scientists use model organisms like fruit flies, nematode worms, sea urchins, and ferrets to study human diseases. Each organism offers unique advantages: fruit flies are easy to breed and share many genes with humans; nematode worms are simple and useful for RNA interference studies; sea urchins help in understanding early development; and ferrets are ideal for respiratory disease research. These organisms help scientists understand human health and develop treatments.

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