Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

<i>C. elegans</i> models of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood have dominant neuromuscular junction defects.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Caenorhabditis elegans models of alternating hemiplegia of childhood have dominant neuromuscular junction defects.

Disease models & mechanisms·2026
Same author

A conserved role for ALG10/ALG10B and the <i>N</i> -glycosylation pathway in the sleep-epilepsy axis.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2024
Same author

Ceramide Synthase HYL-2 is Required for Neural Preconditioning to Anoxia in <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> .

microPublication biology·2024
Same author

Generation of a <i>C. elegans tdp-1</i> null allele and humanized <i>TARDBP</i> containing human disease-variants.

microPublication biology·2023
Same author

The use of CRISPR to generate a whole-gene humanized <i>MAPT</i> and the examination of P301L and G272V clinical variants, along with the creation of deletion null alleles of <i>ptl-1, pgrn-1</i> and <i>alfa-1</i> loci.

microPublication biology·2022
Same journal

Mapping the 3D Chromosome Organization of a Biosynthetic Gene Cluster by Capture Hi-C (CHi-C).

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
Same journal

Mapping the 3D Chromosome Organization of Streptomyces by Hi-C.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
Same journal

CUT&Tag Epigenomic Profiling of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
Same journal

Rhizobium rhizogenes-Mediated Hairy Root Transformation Protocol for Lotus japonicus and Other Legumes.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
Same journal

Characterization of Bioactive Saponins from Sea Cucumbers.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
Same journal

Methods for Functional Validation of Terpenoid Metabolic Clusters in Nicotiana benthamiana and Aspergillus oryzae.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 29, 2025

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining
06:04

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining

Published on: September 16, 2022

5.6K

Starting a C. elegans Research Laboratory: Practical Advice.

Anne C Hart1, Heather L Bennett2

  • 1Department of Neuroscience and Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.

Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|March 23, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This chapter offers practical guidance for establishing and managing a productive Caenorhabditis elegans research group. It covers community engagement, lab setup, and effective research strategies for scientists.

Keywords:
ManagementMentoringOrganizationSetting up

More Related Videos

A Method for Culturing Embryonic C. elegans Cells
09:10

A Method for Culturing Embryonic C. elegans Cells

Published on: September 21, 2013

15.8K
Automated Behavioral Analysis of Large C. elegans Populations Using a Wide Field-of-view Tracking Platform
07:20

Automated Behavioral Analysis of Large C. elegans Populations Using a Wide Field-of-view Tracking Platform

Published on: November 28, 2018

9.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining
06:04

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining

Published on: September 16, 2022

5.6K
A Method for Culturing Embryonic C. elegans Cells
09:10

A Method for Culturing Embryonic C. elegans Cells

Published on: September 21, 2013

15.8K
Automated Behavioral Analysis of Large C. elegans Populations Using a Wide Field-of-view Tracking Platform
07:20

Automated Behavioral Analysis of Large C. elegans Populations Using a Wide Field-of-view Tracking Platform

Published on: November 28, 2018

9.3K

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Biology
  • Genetics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Establishing a new research group requires specific knowledge of model organism best practices.
  • Reorganizing an existing laboratory necessitates strategic planning for efficiency and inclusivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide comprehensive guidance for scientists launching or restructuring C. elegans research groups.
  • To offer practical advice on laboratory management, community integration, and research productivity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of best practices in C. elegans research.
  • Compilation of resources and sample materials for new group members.
  • Expert recommendations on laboratory setup and group management strategies.

Main Results:

  • A detailed guide covering C. elegans community integration.
  • Strategies for setting up a functional C. elegans laboratory.
  • Methods for fostering a productive and inclusive research environment.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management and community engagement are crucial for successful C. elegans research.
  • This chapter serves as a valuable resource for scientists at all career stages in the C. elegans field.