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- “The evolutionary consequences of crop domestication and the expansion of agriculture on pollinators”December 1, 2023 — 3 p.m.Hutchison Hall, Room 316
- “Coevolution as a potent(ial) tool for discovering protein interactions and function”December 4, 2023 — NoonHutchison Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium
- “Lord of the Wings: The evolution of dispersal polymorphisms in aphids”December 15, 2023 — 2:30 p.m.Hutchison Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium
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Faculty Research
Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.
Continue ReadingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Department of Biology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe it is our responsibility to redress inequities present in our department and to foster a community in which every member feels welcome, safe, and appreciated.
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Daniel Seidman, Postdoctoral Research Associate
I am currently working with a massive set (>3000) of genotyped, pedigreed Florida Scrub-jay samples, and am developing tools to process and analyze them...