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.

 

 

 

CLC @ SLC

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I was privileged to work in the lab of Prof Richard M Clark at the University of Utah for the past three weeks, an international lab visit that was funded by FWO.
During my stay, I mainly focused on Bryobia and Wolbachia genome assemblies and I got to experience all the weather conditions Salt Lake City has to offer in April; hail, snow and 20+°C summer days.
Now back in Ghent and finishing up our work on the genetic basis of keto-carotenoid pigment metabolism in spider mites.