Inside the Tangled Bank of Arthropods
We unravel the molecular-genetic mechanisms of hybrid dysfunction, herbivory, and pesticide resistance. One of the major research lines dissects the mechanistic underpinnings of symbiont-host interactions. We use interdisciplinary approaches to study the molecular architecture of these complex traits.
Autumn 2023 Update
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>>> Presented the group's ongoing work at ECE 2023 (Greece).
Summer 2023 update
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A great deal of exciting news to announce;
- In a long-running study led by Silke and Yu-Hsien, we identified and characterized a salivary enzyme of an insect herbivore that mediates a volatile plant signal that attracts predators. We shed light on its complex evolutionary origins and uncovered a role in fundamental developmental processes. Click HERE for more info.
- Awesome science, people, and ambience at Wolbachia2023 (Greece)!
- We have a new vacancy for a PhD fellow! This project will help to unravel the impact of symbionts on the evolution of herbivory and reproduction in insects and mites. Click HERE for more information. I would be happy to answer questions about the position, work, and our group!
Postdoc vacancy on the molecular basis of hybrid dysfunction!
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We have a vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher! The position focuses on the molecular-genetic basis of symbiont- and nuclear-associated hybrid defects.
Apply online through the Ghent University e-recruitment system before April 3, 2023.
For more information, please click HERE.