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Faraway, so close. The comparative method and the potential of non-model animals in mitochondrial research

机译:遥远,如此接近。 线粒体研究中非模型动物的比较方法及潜力

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Inference from model organisms has been the engine for many discoveries in life science, but indiscriminate generalization leads to oversimplifications and misconceptions. Model organisms and inductive reasoning are irreplaceable: there is no other way to tackle the complexity of living systems. At the same time, it is not advisable to infer general patterns from a restricted number of species, which are very far from being representative of the diversity of life. Not all models are equal. Some organisms are suitable to find similarities across species, other highly specialized organisms can be used to focus on differences. In this opinion piece, we discuss the dominance of the mechanistic/reductionist approach in life sciences and make a case for an enhanced application of the comparative approach to study processes in all their various forms across different organisms. We also enlist some rising animal models in mitochondrial research, to exemplify how non-model organisms can be chosen in a comparative framework. These taxa often do not possess implemented tools and dedicated methods/resources. However, because of specific features, they have the potential to address still unanswered biological questions. Finally, we discuss future perspectives and caveats of the comparative method in the age of 'big data'. This article is part of the theme issue 'Linking the mitochondrial genotype to phenotype: a complex endeavour'.
机译:来自模型生物的推论一直是生命科学中许多发现的发动机,但不分青红皂白的概率导致过度简化和误解。模型生物和归纳推理是不可替代的:别无其他方法可以解决生活系统的复杂性。与此同时,不建议从受限数量的物种中推断出一般模式,这远远不代表始终是生命的多样性。并非所有型号都是平等的。一些有机体适合于在物种中找到相似性,其他高度专业化的生物可以用来专注于差异。在这个意见作品中,我们讨论了生命科学机制/还原剂方法的主导地位,并进行了增强的比较方法在不同的生物体中提高了研究过程的应用。我们还在线粒体研究中征求一些上升的动物模型,以举例说明如何在比较框架中选择非模型生物。这些分类群通常不具备实施的工具和专用的方法/资源。然而,由于特定的特征,他们有可能解决仍然是未答复的生物问题。最后,我们讨论了“大数据”时代的比较方法的未来观点和警告。本文是主题问题的一部分“将线粒体基因型与表型联系起来:复杂的努力”。

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