Rectifying nematode names

Abstract

Over the past 50 years, the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans has become established as one of the most powerful and widely used model organisms. This article explores the origins and subsequent history of a generally accepted system for gene naming and genetic nomenclature in C. elegans.

Keywords: Caenorhabditis elegans; database; gene mapping; gene names; genetic nomenclature; nematode; stock center.