Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, our supervisors can provide projects in many areas of current interest in genetics and genomics, ranging from fundamental questions in cell biology to variation and disease in humans. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Christina Curtis, PhD, MSc is the RZ Cao Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University where she also serves as the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cancer Genomics and of Breast Cancer Translational Research. (stanford.edu)
Our approach is to implement projects that meld the disciplines of genetics, genomics, evolution and ecology. (unl.edu)
Research conducted by the program combines the fields of plant systematics, phylogeography, population genetics, ecological/quantitative genetics, and genomics to understand evolutionary and ecological dynamics of rare plant species. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
The research spans several fields, including systematic biology, biogeography, population genetics, landscape genetics, species distribution modelling and genomics, to understand evolutionary and ecological dynamics of species. (atree.org)
Harnessing the power of RADseq for ecological and evolutionary genomics. (cdc.gov)
Presently, we carry out two projects in parallel: genetics and genomics of migratory songbirds and host-parasite evolution of avian malaria parasites. (lu.se)
We address these questions in natural populations of great reed warblers and green tortoise beetles using quantitative and molecular genetics and genomics. (lu.se)
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Cain's main interests lay in evolutionary biology, ecological genetics, animal taxonomy and speciation. (wikipedia.org)
An introduction to the diversity of invertebrate animals, emphasizing their evolutionary relationships and functional, behavioural, and ecological aspects of their biology. (trentu.ca)
Our faculty engage in research at the forefront of their fields, with a strong focus on marine biology, ecological and evolutionary genetics, and integrative biology, in which we use diverse approaches to study the complexity of biological organisms. (umassd.edu)
The TCBES Program provides Masters-level graduate education in the areas of conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, evolution, genetics and geospatial analyses. (pathwaystoscience.org)
These courses are *compulsory* if you are on the *Evolutionary Biology* stream. (ed.ac.uk)
Improving the success of ecological restoration through knowledge on pollination biology. (edu.au)
Genetics is that subdiscipline of biology devoted to the study of heredity, the phenomenon by which organisms pass on their characteristics to their offspring. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
In various projects, we have combined genetic and ecological approaches to better understand the evolutionary biology of P. cembra and to contribute to its sustainable use and conservation where necessary. (wsl.ch)
Elucidating patterns of distribution, evolutionary history and biogeography in some endemic species, studying the reproductive biology of endangered plants to aid in applied conservation and restoration efforts, sequencing DNA data to decipher taxonomically cryptic species. (atree.org)
My research interests broadly encompass plant evolutionary biology from investigating the evolutionary relationships among species, to comparative chromosomal evolution and to the genetic basis of novel traits. (nlseb.nl)
The Netherlands Society for Evolutionary Biology (NLSEB) is an academic society that aims to build a community of all researchers who have an interest in evolutionary processes, in any field of science. (nlseb.nl)
evolutionary biology, ecology and conservation biology, comparative physiology, and cell, genetics and developmental biology , with many strong interdisciplinary connections among them. (ubc.ca)
However, despite its importance, code review is noticeably lacking in ecology and evolutionary biology. (bvsalud.org)
This guide serves as a primer for code review, and adoption of the principles and advice here will go a long way in promoting more open, reliable, and transparent ecology and evolutionary biology. (bvsalud.org)
The Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab (MEEL) is rooted in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. (lu.se)
Ecology 15 credits and 15 credits cell biology and genetics. (lu.se)
Population genetics analyses the pattern of distribution of genes in populations of organisms, and changes in the genetic structure of populations. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
The major focus of the Conservation Genetics lab at ATREE has been on applying molecular tools and analytical methods of population genetics for a variety of species of conservation concern. (atree.org)
Local adaptation is important evolutionary process leading to adaptive population differentiation. (oulu.fi)
The research group Aquatic Ecology studies, among other things, climate change effects on aquatic systems, regime shifts in shallow lakes, dispersal, and migration of aquatic organisms, population genetics, predator-prey interactions, effects of pesticides and endocrine disruptors and sustainable fisheries. (lu.se)
In the case of an acquired beneficial gene, classic population genetics would predict a genome-wide selective sweep, whereby the genome spreads clonally within the community and together with the beneficial gene, removing genome diversity. (bvsalud.org)
Our projects often include genome-wide data, which we analyse with population genetics approaches. (lu.se)
We focus on two main aspects: 1) how disease ecology, life history strategies, migration and ageing processes influence ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a wild population of great reed warblers (our database contains information for 40 breeding seasons), and 2) how physiological drivers (particularly immune function and telomere dynamics) influence variation in health and fitness. (lu.se)
The theory of quantitative genetics into evolutionary ecological studies: The applications of animal model. (mpg.de)
This controversial pattern has been studied at the macroecological and biogeographical scales, but new developments in quantitative evolutionary genetics now allow studying the island rule from a mechanistic perspective. (jhortal.com)
Our simulations illustrate the power of analysing ecological and evolutionary patterns from an explicit quantitative genetics perspective. (jhortal.com)
Important general analytical methods to study evolutionary processes are also included, e.g. quantitative genetics, optimality- and game theory as well as comparative and allometric methods. (lu.se)
Processes9
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions across levels of biological organization--genes and genomes, organisms, species, and ecosystems--and how these change over time, including the origins and history of species, the processes by which biodiversity has evolved, and the ecological context in which this evolution takes place. (roadtripnation.com)
This is followed by consideration of the evolution of life on earth, exploring the underlying processes of natural selection and ecological interactions. (trentu.ca)
Biological invasions of non-native species present compelling motivation to understand how human-induced changes in the environment and species distributions influence ecological and evolutionary processes. (google.com)
Over the last 20 years, Bayesian methods have reshaped phylogenetic inference and gained widespread popularity due to their high accuracy, the ability to quantify the uncertainty of inferences and the possibility of accommodating multiple aspects of evolutionary processes in the models that are. (researchgate.net)
The project will be part of a larger research program that aims to enable i) a better understanding of observed diversity gradients, ii) quantification of eco-evolutionary processes that structure natural communities and iii) investigation of the mechanistic (e.g. genetics and genotype to phenotype mapping) underpinning of diversification and phylogenetic patterns. (lu.se)
We study evolutionary processes broadly, with a main focus on the evolutionary ecology of sex determination and sex chromosomes. (lu.se)
We will try to show that the "science of eugenics", proposed by Francis Galton (1883), and the contemporary transhumanist project, outlined since the second half of the 20th century, share the controversial belief that human beings, through science and technology, are able to successfully control the evolutionary processes of human species. (bvsalud.org)
We will try to show that this belief disregards the central characteristics of the complex self-organized adaptive evolutionary processes of organisms in general. (bvsalud.org)
Community composition varied among chicha samples, even those separated by short geographic distances, suggesting that ecological and/or evolutionary processes, including human-mediated factors, may be responsible for creating locally distinct ferments. (who.int)
Genetic11
Therefore, understanding the contrasting patterns of long‐term and short‐term evolutionary histories of human proteins are vital in identifying the amino acid mutations associated with human genetic diseases. (edu.au)
How do the ecological and genetic consequences of pollination differ between animal species? (edu.au)
The ecological and genetic mechanisms underpinning pollination transitions in sexually deceptive orchids (ARC Discovery grant with Rod Peakall, Gavin Flematti and Eran Pichersky). (edu.au)
Understanding the ecological and genetic consequences of the evolution of bird pollination. (edu.au)
Ecological and genetic consequences of pollination by the European honey bee compared with native pollinators. (edu.au)
Molecular genetics focuses on the structure and function of the genetic units, ie, the chemical composition of genes and their expression in determining the structure of proteins, the most important functional components of cells. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
The conservation genetics program at the Missouri Botanical Garden, part of the Garden's Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development , uses genetic approaches to understand the evolutionary and ecological causes and consequences of rarity in endangered plant species. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
Currently, examining its genetic basis is a major goal of evolutionary and ecological genetics. (oulu.fi)
This is possible through a modeling project that aims at combining an explicit genetic architecture and a trait-based eco-evolutionary model of adaptive radiations. (lu.se)
Implement explicit genetics to available trait-based eco-evolutionary IBM's and study how assortative mating can evolve and ultimately affect genetic and phenotypic divergence between populations. (lu.se)
In our group, we are interested in evolutionary, functional and behavioural ecology questions using molecular, genetic and genomic methods. (lu.se)
Understand the evolutionary2
The Turner Lab is working to understand the evolutionary impact that invasive species and land use change has had on big sagebrush, and how big sagebrush may be able to adapt to and succeed in the face of these pressures. (google.com)
We combine large-scale fieldwork with genomic analyses to understand the evolutionary genetics of adaptations. (lu.se)
Dynamics4
Stochasticity in planktonic dispersal - How does high temporal variability in sources of juvenile settlers affect evolutionary dynamics especially local adaptation? (cynthiariginos.org)
My research focuses on the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of plant pathogens, their ecological and agricultural impacts, and novel means of pest control. (people.csiro.au)
My research focuses on better understanding the evolutionary significance of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi unique nuclear dynamics across scales, and specifically, how they affect the function and fitness of the interconnected fungi and plants, in diverse abiotic and biotic conditions. (nlseb.nl)
The horizontal transfer of genes is fundamental for the eco-evolutionary dynamics of microbial communities, such as oceanic plankton, soil, and the human microbiome. (bvsalud.org)
Interactions3
We have a broad interest in the ecological and evolutionary consequences of the interactions between plants and pollinators. (edu.au)
Using plant-pollinator networks to identify the ecological interactions needed to support rare plant species. (edu.au)
Highly motivated students with a keen interest in eco-evolutionary interactions as well as good computer skills and interest in mathematical modeling and computer programing. (lu.se)
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Méthodologie: Entre septembre 2021 et février 2022, des écouvillonnages oropharyngés et/ou nasopharyngés de travailleurs symptomatiques COVID-19 et apparemment en bonne santé sélectionnés consécutivement du site minier de Wahgnion dans le sud-ouest du Burkina Faso qui ont consenti à l'étude ont été prélevés selon les deux programme de quart de semaines et testé pour le SRAS-CoV-2 à l'aide d'un test RT-PCR. (bvsalud.org)
Behavioural1
I am an evolutionary behavioural ecologist with interests in how animals behaviourally respond and adapt to rapid changes in their environment and how individuals vary in this. (nlseb.nl)
Analyses2
As a multidisciplinary, multi-college program, TCBES encourages and facilitates sustained collaboration across the research areas of ecological and evolutionary genetics, ecosystems analyses and responses to environmental change, cyber infrastructure for environmental research, and geospatial analyses. (pathwaystoscience.org)
Multiple analyses of these genomic data suggest that hybridization events have occurred throughout Ficus evolutionary history. (nature.com)
Invasive species2
Theory predicts that dramatic ecological and evolutionary changes affect invasive species soon upon arrival in a new habitat. (google.com)
Ecological risk assessment of biological stressors, such as invasive species and genetically engineered organisms. (umn.edu)
Patterns2
Transmission genetics is concerned with identifying the genes that affect a particular characteristic, and also the patterns by which these genes are transmitted from generation to generation, or from cell to cell. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
Health status, emotional well-being, and social cohesion are influenced by the physical, social, and cultural dimensions of the individual's or community's environment and personal attributes (e.g., behavior patterns, psychology, genetics). (cdc.gov)
Research7
Though he conducted research with John Baker on the histochemistry of lipids, his main work lay in the field developed by E.B. Ford, namely, ecological genetics. (wikipedia.org)
The School of Life Sciences has many research groups doing pioneering work in genetics, ranging across a broad diversity of relevant topics. (nottingham.ac.uk)
The Genetics Section Graduate Student Research Awards provides $500 for research funds and an additional $500 for attendance at a future BSA meeting. (botany.org)
Research activities comprise field observations, field- and lab experiments and computer simulations, and results are interpreted both within a fundamental (evolutionary-ecological) and applied (conservation-oriented) framework. (ugent.be)
Swiss stone pine is characterized by life history traits that make it a suitable model system for ecological and evolutionary research. (wsl.ch)
I am a botanist and fascinated by the emerging field of research of evolution and development in an ecological context (eco-evo-devo). (nlseb.nl)
MEEL is a collaborative research environment consisting of seven independent PI's who use molecular techniques to investigate evolutionary and ecological problems. (lu.se)
Adaptations1
This section highlights the importance of organism's physiological and morphological adaptations and limitations, both at ecological and evolutionary time scales. (lu.se)
Theory5
The Promising Connection Between Data Science and Evolutionary Theory in Oncology. (cam.ac.uk)
The central topic of the course is evolutionary theory and its ecological applications. (lu.se)
This theory supplements the moral disciplining theory by providing an evolutionary explanation for the postulated link between puritanism and the need for cooperation. (bvsalud.org)
To inform its health promotion programs, CDC (2007) created a four-level model of the factors affecting health that is grounded in social ecological theory, as illustrated in Figure 1.2. (cdc.gov)
The course contains several components that focus on on aquatic ecological and evolutionary theory. (lu.se)
Consequences1
This section deals with social mating systems, extra-pair copulation, the evolutionary consequences of conflicts between the sexes and parent-offspring, as well as theories of sexual selection and mate choice. (lu.se)
Broadly1
The social ecological model conceptualizes health broadly and focuses on multiple factors that might affect health. (cdc.gov)
Species1
Several researchers have investigated how genetics can be applied to help conserve rare, endangered, threatened and economically important species. (atree.org)
Polyploidy1
Polyploidy: an evolutionary and ecological force in stressful times. (ufl.edu)
Ecologist1
Arthur James Cain FRS (25 July 1921 - 20 August 1999) was a British evolutionary biologist and ecologist. (wikipedia.org)
Biogeography1
The Conservation Genetics Lab works across ecology, evolution, biogeography and conservation. (atree.org)
Mechanisms1
I investigate how molecular mechanisms determine the morphological diversity of plant organs, focusing on evolutionary development in ancient biomes (vegetation zones) as well as in modern environments, especially in cities. (nlseb.nl)
Colour1
With P.M. Sheppard, Cain studied the ecological genetics of colour and banding polymorphisms in snails. (wikipedia.org)
Microbial1
We do experimental evolutionary ecology of microbial systems. (umn.edu)
Hybridization1
However, empirical studies that focus on the potential for interaction between animal pollination and hybridization to affect and contribute to evolutionary diversification are rare. (nature.com)
Pollinators1
How do we incorporate pollinators into biodiverse ecological restoration? (edu.au)