modellsystems
Modellsystems, or model systems, are simplified representations used in science to study complex phenomena under controlled conditions. They allow researchers to manipulate variables, observe causal relationships, and test hypotheses that would be difficult or unethical in more complex settings.
Common model systems in biology include model organisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast), Escherichia coli,
Key advantages are experimental tractability, rapid generation times, genetic or methodological tools, and the ability to
Selection of a model system depends on the scientific question, the conservation of the relevant pathways,
Across disciplines, modellsystems have shaped foundational knowledge and remain essential for education, method development, and translational