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The 8 pages that link to Sydney Brenner, each with the reason it gives.

• Francis CrickRelated: Brenner collaborated with Crick on the genetic code and messenger RNA.

• Model organismRelated: He chose the nematode for experiments linking genes, cell lineages, and nervous-system development.

• Caenorhabditis elegansRelated: Brenner introduced C. elegans as a system for studying development and the nervous system.

• Asilomar ConferenceRelated: Brenner contributed scientific expertise to the debate over risks and safeguards.

• Programmed cell deathRelated: The worm genetics program he initiated enabled later discovery of genes controlling developmental cell death.

• François JacobRelated: Brenner’s collaboration with Jacob helped connect gene regulation to the organization of genetic information.

• Andrew FireRelated: Fire trained in Brenner’s influential C. elegans research environment.

• NematologyRelated: His choice of a nematode model transformed experimental biology and nematode research.