Research Tools
There are many different research tools that can be employed to make scientific discoveries. Each allow for the testing and discovery of different things, and often work best together instead of alone. For example use of small molecules, microarray technology, and model organisms can all be used to reach a scientific conclusion.
In the experimental design above, a microarray can be used to identify changes in genes or expression levels for diseased individuals. Next, these genes can be further investigated by using model organisms with homologous genes. Finally, small molecules can be used for drug discovery starting in model organisms with the goal of creating a drug or cure for your disease of interest. While there are many steps in between, this is a good example of how multiple tools can be used to find a disease cure. More information on model organisms, small molecules, and microarrays can be found on the subpages of this section.
References:
1) http://www.senescence.info/aging_models.html
2)https://www.mcgill.ca/biochemistry/graduate-studies-2/chemicalbiology
3)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DNA_microarray.svg
1) http://www.senescence.info/aging_models.html
2)https://www.mcgill.ca/biochemistry/graduate-studies-2/chemicalbiology
3)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DNA_microarray.svg