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.

 

 

 

Salt Lake City 2019

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Today is my last day of my four week research stay at the lab of Prof Richard M. Clark, Salt Lake City, Utah. Using read data available at Richard’s lab, I was able to generate new sets of genome assemblies, which now creates a new momentum in my ongoing analyses of genome evolution of the endosymbionts that infect various species of spider mites. I also focused on the levels of genomic diversity in Bryobia spider mite species.

 

During my stay, I read The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, an excellent book written by Andrea Wulf. Very informative to discover the holistic approach of Humboldt’s studies.