Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
6-1-1998
Published In
Philosophy Of Science
Abstract
Although Caenorhabditis elegans was chosen and modified to be an organism that would facilitate a reductionist program for neurogenetics, recent research has provided evidence for properties that are emergent from the neurons. While neurogenetic advances have been made using C. elegans which may be useful in explaining human neurobiology, there are severe limitations on C. elegans to explain any significant human behavior.
Recommended Citation
Scott F. Gilbert and E. M. Jorgensen.
(1998).
"Wormwholes: A Commentary On K.F. Schaffer's "Genes, Behavior, And Developmental Emergentism"".
Philosophy Of Science.
Volume 65,
Issue 2.
259-266.
DOI: 10.1086/392637
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-biology/164
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