Research

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Coastal wetlands with grasses and clouds reflected in the water

Exploring ecological interactions

Our research contributes to a greater understanding of human impacts on marine and terrestrial environments, informing policies on the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, and effective management of pests and invasive species.

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Developing tools for analyzing genomic data

Research into the mechanisms behind the transfer of genetic characteristics is essential for natural resource conservation and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

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Elucidating evolutionary mechanisms

Studies being conducted here contribute to our understanding of the impacts of climate change on wildlife, the mechanisms that impact biological invasions, and genome evolution and reduction in parasite populations.

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Uncovering the developmental basis of adaptation

Exploring the biological mechanisms by which organisms adapt to their environment will help us develop new biosynthetic processes, made new discoveries about the sensory development of fishes, and better understand the effects climate change.

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