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Mechanisms by which a chromatin-modifying gene targets gene expression and promotes memoryEpignetics is a memory forming process in plants that involves chromatin modifications. This proposal will unravel the regulatory mechanisms controlling carotenoid composition and epigenetic events in plants. Show more detail...
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Identification of novel carotenoid-derived signalling pathways affecting plant developmentCarotenoids are colourful plant pigments. This proposal aims to identify new carotenoid signaling pathways regulating development in response to environmental change. Show more detail...
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The molecular nature of metabolic feedback regulation by metabolite-binding RNA riboswitchesMetabolite binding RNA riboswitches are rare in plants. This proposal will invesigate a putative metabolite-binding riboswitch in Arabidopsis. Show more detail...
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Regulation of carotenoid composition, growth habit and root-mycorrhizal symbiosis in tomatoCarotenoids play important roles in mediating root-mycorrhizal symbiosis as well as defining growth habit and development. This proposal will investigate how perturbing carotenoid compositon in tomato affects such processes. Show more detail...
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Carotenoids and Plant DevelopmentThis proposal will unravel the regulatory mechanisms controlling carotenoid composition as well as plant growth. Show more detail...
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Molecular virologyCharacterising the genes of the Vaccinia virus Show more detail...
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Immunodominance in CD8+ T cell responses to vaccinia virusUnderstanding and manipulating CD8+ T cell responses to viruses and genetically engineered virus vaccines Show more detail...
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Understanding how host genes affect anti-viral immunityA study of the outcome of vaccination or virus infection in mice with mutations that affect anti-viral responses Show more detail...
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Understanding how environmental gradients impact on plant performanceA wide range of student opportunities are available in the area of environmental plant physiology/physiological ecology, including those listed under 'Current Projects'. Please email Owen.Atkin@anu.edu.au for further details. Show more detail...
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Role of poisonous plants in the foraging ecology of marsupialsMost of the plants that browsing mammals eat contain a complex series of natural toxins. How do these influence the plants animals choose to eat? Show more detail...
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Genetics and evolution of variation in chemical defence against herbivoresWhy are some trees defended against herbivores and others not? Even when they grow right next to each other? Is it because of variations in soils or are genetic factors more important? Show more detail...
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How do animals learn about poisonous plants?Animals don't forage randomly and have to make decisions continuously about nutrients and toxins in their food. How do they make decisions when the environment is so variable and when they also have to consider predators and social interactions? Show more detail...
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Viruses and immunityEnquiries from prospective students with enthusiasm for immunology or virology are welcome. Show more detail...
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Asexual Sporulation in Stagonospora nodorumTo understand the molecular mechanisms of asexual sporulation in the pathogen Stagonospora nodorum Show more detail...
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Genetics of thyroid diseaseInvestigating the genetics of thyroid disease in the Canberra region Show more detail...
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Investigating the genetics of obesityUsing the Aussie Normal collection of genotype and phenotype information, investigating genes involved in obesity. This project is in collaboration with staff at JCSMR. Show more detail...
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Investigating the genetics of cardiovascular diseaseUsing the "Aussie Normal" collection genotype and phenotype investigations of markers of cardiovascular disease. Show more detail...
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Effector proteins in necrotrophic wheat pathogensEffector proteins cause disease! How do they do it? Show more detail...
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Understanding the role and identifying targets of signal transduction in Stagonospora nodorumWhat are the targets of signal transduction in fungal pathogens? Show more detail...
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Ion regulation in the malaria parasite Show more detail...
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Drug resistance and drug susceptibility in the malaria parasite Show more detail...
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Metabolism and metabolomics of the malaria parasite Show more detail...
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The biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the malaria parasiteEnquiries from prospective students are welcome. Show more detail...
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Research Projects (BIOL3174 or BIOL3175)Interested in undertaking a research project to gain experience of common methodologies used in biochemistry and molecular biology? Show more detail...
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Biotechnology Research Proposal (BIOL8703)Projects covering epigenetics, miRNAs, seed development and plant development are available. Show more detail...
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Summer Research Projects 2012/2013Through this project, you will gain knowledge and experience of common methodologies used in molecular biology. Show more detail...
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Honours Research Project 2012 or 2013Interested in joining our lab to undertake your honours project? Show more detail...
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RNA silencing and heritable epigenetic changesThe aim of this project is to investigate the extent of trans-generational effects of endogenous small RNAs in the model plant Arabidopsis. Show more detail...
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What molecular components are required for cell-to-cell movement of RNA silencing?The aim of this project is to investigate the molecular components required for cell-to-cell movement of RNA silencing in the model plant Arabidopsis. Show more detail...
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Does RNA silencing contribute to seed size and hybrid incompatibility?The aim of this project is to investigate the extent that seed size and endosperm development is determine by small RNAs in the model plant Arabidopsis. Show more detail...
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Honours, Masters and PhD projects available in fungal phytopathologyAll current projects in the Solomon lab are available as Honours, Masters and PhD research projects Show more detail...
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Assaying Zic5 function in the developing mouse brainThis project focuses specifically on a condition called microcephaly, a neuro-developmental disorder in which a forebrain of normal architecture but reduced size is generated in utero. Show more detail...
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An improved Zic trans-activation assayThe aim of this project is to construct a more sensitive trans-activation assay to enable discrimination between Zic family members with respect to their ability to trans-activate the reporter. Show more detail...
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A new gene involved in mammalian axis formationOne aim of the project is to identify the mutated gene responsible for axis duplication. The second aim of the project is to characterize the phenotype of embryos that are homozygous for the mutation. Show more detail...
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Identification and characterisation of genes that are required for mammalian embryonic development Show more detail...
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The colon environment as a determinant of E. coli diversity Show more detail...
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Host social structure and the clonal composition of bacterial populations Show more detail...
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Subcellular localisation of plant disease resistance proteinsWe have used green fluorescent protein fusions to localise flax resistance proteins conferring resistance to flax rust. Show more detail...
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Activation of plant disease resistance proteinsWe have used site-directed mutagenesis and agroinfiltration to investigate molecular function in the tomato Cf-9 protein conferring leaf mould resistance. Show more detail...
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Identification and functional characterisation of flax rust Avr genesThis project will combine next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and classical genetics to identify new Avr genes, and use an array of molecular and cell biology techniques to analyse Avr gene function. Show more detail...
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Mapping and functional characterisation of the tomato I-7 gene for resistance to Fusarium wiltThis project aims to characterise I-7 resistance by microscopic analysis and digital gene expression analysis. We also aim to map I-7 and develop PCR-based markers for marker-assisted breeding of I-7. Show more detail...
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Identification and functional characterisation of the tomato I-3 gene for resistance to Fusarium wilt.This project aims to identify the I-3 gene and to characterise the I-3 protein. We also aim to characterise I-3 resistance by microscopic analysis and digital gene expression analysis. Show more detail...
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The Zic genes and congenital defects- Show more detail...
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Multifocal visual evoked potentialsmeasuring electrical responses of the visual system to many stimuli at the same time Show more detail...
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Multifocal pupillographic objective perimetrysimilar to multifocal VEPs but where visual brain responses are recorded by video records of motions of the pupils Show more detail...
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Higher order image statistics and image textureWhat is image structure, how do we compute it? How does our brain use it? Show more detail...
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The spatial frequency doubling illusionWhen pushed the visual system responds in an odd way creating illusory percepts of textural fineness. We want to study the neural basis of these effects. Show more detail...
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Rates of molecular evolution in parasitesA broad comparative study using analysis of DNA sequence data from a wide range of parasites and their non-parasitic relatives Show more detail...
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Evolution of salt tolerance in plantsA biodiversity-based approach, using analysis of large-scale molecular phylogenies to understand adaptation to challenging environments Show more detail...
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Evolution of scald and net form of net blotchEvolution of cereal pathogens Show more detail...
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Speciation in co-evolved taxa: sexually-deceptive orchids and their mycorrhizal symbionts.Speciation processes in mycorrhizae and orchids Show more detail...
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Fungal bioinformaticsIdentifying genes associated with mycorrhizae Show more detail...
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Ascochyta blight of chickpeaPopulation structure of A. rabiei Show more detail...
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Environmental risk assessment of genetically modified Alfalfa mosaic virus resistant white clover (Trifolium repens L.)Risk assessment of AMV resistant clover Show more detail...
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Australian native truffle diversityAustralian native truffle diversity Show more detail...
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Factors affecting Perigord truffle production in AustraliaFactors affecting Perigord truffle production in Australia Show more detail...
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Pest resistance and sustainable plantation management of eucalyptsInsect and vertebrate herbivores represent an important cost to eucalypt forestry. Our work aims assess the potential for breeding resistant trees in order to improve the viability of plantations especially in farm forestry. Show more detail...
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Ecology, genetics and physiology of animal-plant interactionsEnquires from prospective students are welcome in any of the areas described above. Show more detail...
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Nutrition of free-ranging primatesHow do primates make a living in natural forests when nutrients are either poorly available or sparsely distributed? Show more detail...
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Diseases of amino acid transportDisorders of epithelial transport affecting intestinal and renal transport Show more detail...
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Amino acid transporters as signalling moleculesTransporters are involved in metabolite uptake and signalling processes Show more detail...
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Amino acid transporters as ion channelsTransporter and channels are related, some proteins have both functions Show more detail...
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From Animal to Robots and BackWe investigate the knowledge-base of detouring and goal-directed navigation in insects Show more detail...
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Visual Information Processing under Natural ConditionsCombining field work on crab behaviour with electrophysiological and optical techniques, this projects aims to understand how fiddler crabs use visual information to organise their anti-predator behaviour under natural conditions. Show more detail...
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Colour Vision in Australian MarsupialsMarsupials are the only non-primate mammals with trichromatic colour vision. This project aims to understand the diversity and mechanisms of their colour vision using behavioural, anatomical and physiological techniques. Show more detail...
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Alarm signals and interspecific eavesdroppingWe test ideas about the information encoded in alarm calls and used by others of the same and different species Show more detail...
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Parent-offspring communication under the risk of predationWe are interested in how acoustic communication between parents and their offspring is shaped by the risk of predation Show more detail...
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Vocal mimicryWe study the acoustic accuracy, context and possible functions of avian vocal mimicry Show more detail...
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Acoustic communication in birdsMost of my students study acoustic communication in birds Show more detail...
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Regulation of cricket salivary glandsExamines the way that feeding affects the morphology and chemistry of the insect salivary gland. Show more detail...
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Feeding and ecology of grapevine scalesThe phenology and ecology of grapevine scales in the region around the ACT are being studied to understand the reason these insects are a problem to the wine industry. Show more detail...
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Regulation of rat reproduction in rice fields of south east AsiaNatural chemicals are being screened to determine how rat reproduction may be controlled in the rice fields. Show more detail...
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Biological adaptation under natural and anthropogenic conditionsCombining mathematical and empirical work to understand what (if anything) is optimized by evolution across various levels of biological organization. Show more detail...
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From Molecules to MemoryTo understand how long-term memories are stored in the brain. Model organism: social bees. Show more detail...
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Epigenetic integration of genomic and environmental information in honey beesTo study the link between DNA methylation and environmental influences. Show more detail...
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How DNA-methylation contributes to long-term memoryTo examine changes in the epigenome associated with the consolidation of long-term memory Show more detail...
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Eco-evolutionary feedbacksInvestigating the rules of the "evolutionary play in the ecological theatre" Show more detail...
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Epigenomics of brain wiring and behaviour in honey beesTo study epigenetic profiles of neuronal cell types in the honey bee brain Show more detail...
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Tracking the evolution of devil facial tumour diseaseCharacterisation of normal and tumour genomes at the cytogenetic level Show more detail...
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Duetting and female song in Australian passerinesSeveral projects are available to explore the social and ecological conditions that select for song in female birds Show more detail...
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Out of the darkness: predicting rates of respiration of illuminated leaves along nutrient gradientsThis project seeks to establish whether there are systematic differences in light inhibition among species, and how phosphorus limitations and diurnal variations in temperature impact on leaf respiration. Show more detail...
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The evolution of mouth markings in estrildid finchesThe aim of this project is to test whether the bright mouth markings of estrildid finches have evolved to provide a means of discriminating brood parasitic chicks in the nest Show more detail...
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Leaf respiration under drought: a global perspectiveWe are combining laboratory and field experiments to establish whether there are systematic differences among species in drought-mediated changes in respiration, and how drought impacts on the temperature dependence of respiration Show more detail...
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Establishing a process-based understanding of the impacts of climate change on plant respirationOur aim is to establish a process-based understanding of mitochondrial and intact tissue respiratory responses to drought and global warming scenarios Show more detail...
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Role of alanine aminotransferase in improved nitrogen use efficiency in cerealsThis project is defining the phenotype of transgenic crop plants that have improved nitrogen use efficiency Show more detail...
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Co-evolution between Australian cuckoos and their hostsA range of projects are available to explore the tactics deployed by cuckoos to fool their hosts, and the reciprocal strategies that have evolved in hosts to defend themselves against brood parasites Show more detail...
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Structural and functional analysis of glucosyl and O-acetyl transferases of Shigella flexneri Show more detail...
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The role of N-terminal post-translational modifications of the tobacco Rubisco large subunitUnderstanding the role and function of post translational protein modifications in chloroplasts using the model protein Rubisco Show more detail...
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Dendritic cell biologyCharacterisation of a novel antigen presenting cell Show more detail...
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Environmental physiology of locustsTemperature regulation and acclimation of locusts to high and low temperatures. Reproductive physiology of locusts. Show more detail...
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Studies on the biochemical regulation of C3 and C4 photosynthesis Show more detail...
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CO2 diffusion inside leaves Show more detail...
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Insect ecology, morphology or physiologyAny topic that encompasses some aspect of insect feeding biology or morphology will be supported. Show more detail...
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Stem Cell NichesThe endothelial cell microenvironment in spleen Show more detail...
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Stem Cells in Immunology Show more detail...
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Extramedullary HematopoiesisSpleen as a site for myelopoiesis Show more detail...
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Transcriptome and genome sequencing of the coral, Acropora millepora.Our goal is to achieve transcriptome and genome sequence databases that are as complete as possible. Show more detail...
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Expression of modified tobacco and foreign Rubiscos in tobacco chloroplastsExamining how plant photosynthesis and growth is influenced by transplanting foriegn or modified Rubisco into higher plant chloroplasts Show more detail...
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Diversification and macroevolution of Proteaceae. Show more detail...
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Rarity and extinction risk in the southwest Australian flora. Show more detail...
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Diversity and coexistence in southwest Australian plant assemblages. Show more detail...
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Diversity and macroecology of island mammals. Show more detail...
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Global patterns of biodiversity. Show more detail...
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Organic components of the coral skeletonOrganic components of the coral skeleton We are using mass spectrometry, in conjunction with our nearly complete transcriptome, to identify organic components of the coral skeleton. Show more detail...
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Comparative genomics and development of coralsHigh throughput sequencing, combined with in situ hybridization, allows us to investigate how homologous genes are expressed in animals of quite different morphologies during development. Show more detail...
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Biophysical coupling in coral reef ecosystemsUnravelling how physio-chemical gradients influence coral reef ecosystem processes over space and time. Show more detail...
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Adaptive swimming behaviour in coral reef fishesBehavioural flexibility as a means of adaptation to a rapidly changing environment. Show more detail...
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Development of the coral nervous system and its role in metamorphosisThe availability of transcriptome data allows us to take new approaches in our studies of the structure and function of the coral nervous system. Show more detail...
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The molecular basis of coral biologyEnquiries from prospective students and post-docs are welcome. Show more detail...
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Student research projects in CO2 fixation and water loss of leaves Show more detail...
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Microbial control of root developmental plasticityThe aim of this project is to identify mechanisms that link microbial signals with changes in root development. Show more detail...
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The role of flavonoids in root-microbe symbioses and root developmentThe aim of this project is to understand the molecular mechanisms of plant flavonoids in root-bacterial and root-nematode interactions. Show more detail...
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Environmental regulation of root symbiosesThe aim of this project is to find out how changes in the environment interfere with the success of nitrogen fixing symbioses. Show more detail...
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Rhizosphere signallingThe aim of this project is to find out how microbial signals from the rhizosphere alter root symbioses and root development Show more detail...
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The evolution of genital size in mosquitofishWhy do genitalia show such a precise allometric relationship with body size in these fish? Show more detail...
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Examining Rubisco - Rubisco activase interactions.Genetic, biochemical and physiological tools are being used to explore which residues in Rubisco and its chiropractic helper protein, Rubisco activase, that influence their interactions Show more detail...
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The Directed evolution of RuBisCOThe powerful protein engineering tool of laboratory evolution is being applied to Rubisco Show more detail...
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Exploring the evolutionary protein landscape of RubiscoProjects are available that aim to exploit, and upgrade, our novel Rubisco evolution screening systems Show more detail...
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Overcoming limitations in engineering the Rubisco small subunits in higher plant chloroplasts.Strategies for efficiently engineering the small subunit of higher plant Rubisco are being developed Show more detail...
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Supercharging CO2-fixation by plantsProjects are availble aimed at discovering fundamental issues relating to Rubisco biogenesis, its manipulation in chloroplasts and influence of photosynthetic C-assimilation and plant growth. Show more detail...
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Unravelling novel Rubisco structures in algae.Many of the algae forming symbiotic associations with coral reef organisms have unique forms of Rubisco which we know very little about Show more detail...
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Dissecting Rubisco catalysis in C3 and C4 plantsWe hope to understand what structural features make the Rubisco from C4 plants faster and integrate this feature into the slower Rubisco in C3 plants Show more detail...
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Scrutinizing the influence of temperature on Rubisco catalysis.Improving our appreciation of how Rubisco catalysis is affected by higher temperatures is paramount towards understanding how ecosystem producitivty will be affected by climate change Show more detail...
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Student opportunites in the phenomic analysis of CO2 acquisition by cyanobacteria Show more detail...
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Student opportunities in molecular analysis of CO2 acquisition by cyanobacteria Show more detail...
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Physiological and molecular regulation of stomatal movement Show more detail...
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Genes, diet and environmentTo understand how the outside world is linked to DNA Show more detail...
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Sexual selection in the field cricket Teleogryllus commodusWe are exploring a range of question relating to male singing behaviour, female mate choice, sperm competition, immunocompetence and diet. Show more detail...
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CO2 acquisition by cyanobacteria and plants, and impact of climate changeProjects deal with CO2 acquisition by cyanobacteria and plants, and impact of climate change, and engineering plants that use less water Show more detail...
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Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Sex RolesI am open to students proposing studies - be they meta-analyses (I can teach you the techniques), empirical work (as long as we have lab space or there is a suitable field site) or theoretical studies. Show more detail...
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Have bacteria hijacked plant developmental pathways?We are investigating how bacteria have evolved to alter induce new root organs by interfering with planthormones. Show more detail...
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Combatting plant parasitic nematodesWe are investigating the use of RNA interference technology to prevent plants from being devastated by root knot nematodes. Show more detail...
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Can plants intercept bacterial small-talk?We are investigating whether the detection of bacterial quorum sensing signals by plants helps them combatting bacterial infection. Show more detail...
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Co-evolution between Australian cuckoos and their hostsAn investigation of the co-evolutionary arms races between Australian cuckoos and their hosts Show more detail...
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The impact of climate change on inter-specific interactionsAn investigation of the phenological mismatch hypothesis for interactions between cuckoos, their hosts and their prey in south-eastern Australia Show more detail...
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The evolution of song in female birdsFemale birdsong is unusual in the northern hemisphere, so why do females of so many Australian species sing? Show more detail...
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Distinguishing among patterns of extinction and speciation through geological and climatic changeThis study will develop a new view of how the diversity of life has evolved across vast periods of time by using and improving new statistical molecular modelling tools. Show more detail...
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Effects of photobiomodulation on retinal traumaTreatment with NIR light following retinal trauma. Show more detail...
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Fiddler Crabs: sex, territoriality and beyondI conduct research on a wide range of questions related to the mating and social behaviour of fiddler crabs. Show more detail...
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Fiddler crabs: Current ProjectsMy students and I are currently conducting research on a wide range of topics related to the behaviour of fiddler crabs Show more detail...
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Protective effect of photobiomodulation on the degenerative retinaNIR light treatment will be used to protect degenerative retinae from damage caused by excessive light Show more detail...
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Student research projects in tumour immunology and liposome targeting Show more detail...
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Student opportunites in molecular plant-microbe interactions Show more detail...
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Genotypic variation in Rubisco between diverse wheatsRubisco varies between wheat species and we are seeking to relate different forms of Rubisco to photosynthetic performance in the leaf Show more detail...
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Photosynthesis, food security and global change Show more detail...
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The sensing and signalling of mechanical stress by roots- Genetic regulation of root:shoot communication and function under droughtRoots as environmental sensors and signalling agents to aerial meristems, expanding leaves and stomata. Show more detail...
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Phytophthora pathogenicityPhytophthora species are fungus-like plant pathogens that cause destructive diseases in important crop plants worldwide Show more detail...
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Infection of plants by rust fungiFungal pathogens secrete effector proteins that are transported into the cytoplasm of host plant cells Show more detail...
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Transpiration efficiency genes. Manipulating the coordination of CO2 fixation and water loss in leaves- Show more detail...
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The role of phospholipids and lipid signalling in the plasticity of growth and development Show more detail...
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Coordination of cellular growth and proliferation. Development, patterns and morphogenesis. Show more detail...
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Inhibiting innate immunity to prevent retinal degenerationThe innate immune response, specifically the complement system plays and important role in the progression of retinal degenerations, including AMD. In this project we trial a novel complement inhibitor in models of retinal degeneration Show more detail...
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Dietary supplements in the prevention of retinal degenerationDietary supplements, especially natural products recently have become more prominent in biological research and their use in therapies is becoming more common. We are investigating their role in retinal degenerations. Show more detail...
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Protective effect of photobiomodulation on light-induced retinal degenerationUsing NIR light to prevent or repair damage caused by bright light in the retina. Show more detail...
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Phytophthora zoospore motilityMotile spores facilitate plant infection Show more detail...
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Phytophthora zoospore adhesionRapid secretion of adhesives attaches pathogen spores to the surface of potential hosts Show more detail...
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Phytophthora cell wall degrading enzymesSecretion of cell wall degrading enzymes are responsible for plant penetration Show more detail...
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New Molecular Targets for Drugs to Treat Human and Animal Nematode ParasitesFunctional genomics of C. elegans to identify and validate new antinematode drug targets. Show more detail...
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Fungal effector uptake into plant cellsPathogens secrete effector proteins that are transported into the cytoplasm of infected plant cells Show more detail...
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New Control Methods for Plant-parasitic NematodesInvestigating the use of RNA interference to control plant-parasitic nematodes. Show more detail...
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Olfactory Pattern Recognition in NematodesAn investigation of olfactory receptors in C. elegans Show more detail...
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Olfactory receptors in C. elegansIdentifying potential olfactory receptors in C. elegans. Show more detail...
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Shigella virulence and vaccine development Show more detail...
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Functional genomics of serotype-converting bacteriophages of Shigella flexneri Show more detail...
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Student research projects in plant development, root:shoot communication and drought signalling Show more detail...
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Australian Alpine Seed and Seedling EcologyThis ARC linkage project examines the seed and seedling ecology of Alpine plants with an aim to conseration and management under climate change Show more detail...
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The evolution and functional sigificance of leaf shapeThis project asks why leaf shapes vary and how do diverse leaf shapes evolve. Show more detail...
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Evolution of the Y chromosomeCharacterising the marsupial Y Show more detail...
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Monotreme dosage compensationEpigenetic regulation of the platypus X chromosomes Show more detail...
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Marsupial X chromosome inactivationDiscovering the epigenetic signature associated with the inactive X in marsupials Show more detail...
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Investigating immunomodulatory treatments for severe influenzaThis project looks at damping parts of the host immune response to influenza virus, so as to reduce morbidity and mortality. Show more detail...
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Vitamin utilisation by malaria parasites Show more detail...
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Investigating the interactions between respiration and photosynthesis in leaf photosynthetic function.Aim: Gain a greater understanding of the interactions between mitochondrial respiration and photosynthesis using targeted Arabidopsis respiration mutants. Show more detail...
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Characterization of low and high CO2 sensitive Arabidopsis photosynthetic mutantsAim: To understand the function of previously unknown genes in the ability of photosynthesis to function under either low or high CO2 conditions. Show more detail...
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Chromosomal evolution in the Social huntsman spider Delena cancerides.Understanding chromosomal evolution and its role in the speciation process Show more detail...
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Evolution of the Australian OnychophoraMorphological, chromosomal and behavioural diversification in the Australian velvet worms ("Peripatus). Show more detail...
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Pathways of photosynthetic electron flow under environmental stressWe track the light-induced electron transfers in situ in leaves working under defined environmental conditions. Show more detail...
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Dynamic architecture of plant thylakoid membranes between light and darkThe architecture of photosynthetic membranes is not static, but undergoes re-organisation on illumination. Elucidation of the re-organisation helps us to understand the relation between the structure and function of the membranes. Show more detail...
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Student projects in thylakoid function and structure Show more detail...
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Photoprotection and photoinactivation of Photosystem IILight is both necessary for photosynthesis and harmful to the photosynthetic apparatus. This project investigates the photoprotection and photoinactivation of Photosystem II, and recovery from photoinactivation Show more detail...
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Entropy as a novel determinant of photosynthetic structure and functionIn this project, we explore the photosynthetic apparatus as a system where light energy interacts with living matter, subject to thermodynamic constraints of which entropy has been seldom studied. Show more detail...
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Above and below-ground specialization in Australian orchidsThis project is exploring the consequences of pollinator and fungal interactions for orchid speciation and vulnerability Show more detail...
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The chemical, biochemical, genetic and ecological basis of pollinator-driven speciation in Australian orchidsThis project explores the critical role of pollinators in plant evolution and speciation Show more detail...
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Limiting factors and impacts of climate change for endangered Australian orchidsThis project is assessing the role of multiple factors limiting endangered orchids Show more detail...
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Honeybee visual systems Show more detail...
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Control of Meristem Differentiation and Plant Architecture in LegumesPlant Development is Controlled by New Regulatory Molecules Show more detail...
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Pigment Binding ProteinsDesigning proteins for binding Pigment-Chromophores Show more detail...
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Molecular BiofuelsHigh Density Energy Storage Show more detail...
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Tree water use, bushfires, and the implications for urban and rural water supplies Show more detail...
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Theory and application of Maximum Entropy ProductionLooking at what plants and ecosystems do from a thermodynamic perspective Show more detail...
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Photosynthetic Water SplittingHow Atmospheric Oxygen is Made Show more detail...
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Plant optimisation modellingOptimisation models: new tools for global change science Show more detail...
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Oxygen and Water Channels in ProteinsMaximizing Chemical Reactions Show more detail...
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Artificial PhotosynthesisEngineering Model Photoactive Proteins Show more detail...
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pH regulation in the malaria parasite Show more detail...
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Herpes Simplex Virus and survival of infected cellsInvestigating herpes simplex virus (HSV) latency and the role of the immune system in survival of infected cells Show more detail...
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Physics of pan evaporation Show more detail...
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Understanding chloroplast/nuclear signaling and response pathways which determine photosynthetic capacityAim: To gain new insights into chloroplast/nuclear signaling pathways using in mutants where normal protein expression is perturbed by RNAi down regulation. Show more detail...
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Understanding the cellular and genetic basis of differences in photosynthetic leaf capacity between Arabidopsis and a close mustard relative Hirschfeldia incana.Aim: To use comparative analysis of Arabidopsis and a closely related mustard species, Hirchfeldia incana, to gain an understanding of what determines various aspects of leaf photosynthetic capacity and its environmental plasticity. Show more detail...
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Where physics and maths meet biologyResearch challenges at the physics-maths-biology interface Show more detail...
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Coping with temperature extremes: morphological constraints on leaf function in a warmer, drier climate:We are combining field and laboratory studies to determine how hydraulic traits of evergreen leaves affect their tolerance of temperature extremes with change in atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Show more detail...
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Entropy, information theory and biodiversityNew entropy-based tools for understanding ecological and genetic diversity Show more detail...
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Immunological protection of marsupial pouch youngImmune tissues in marsupials develop after birth, raising questions about how they survive in a potentially hostile environment. Show more detail...
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Salinity tolerance along an aridity gradient: linking physiological processes with morphological constraints on leaf function in mangrovesWe are studying interrelationships between salinity tolerance and the functional coordination of plant hydraulics, leaf morphology and gas exchange characteristics in mangroves. Show more detail...
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Novel Small Molecule Regulators of Animal DevelopmentIdentification and characterisation of small plant-bioactive molecules that regulate mammalian development Show more detail...
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Climate change and carbon gain in Antarctic mossesWe are studying interspecific differences in thermal tolerance of Antarctic mosses in relation to climate warming. Show more detail...
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Ecophysiology of salinity and temperature tolerance in a changing world Show more detail...
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Chromosome condensation and T cell development Show more detail...
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Investigations into a possible therapeutic cancer vaccine. Show more detail...
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Identification of novel splice variants in the human and mouse genomes Show more detail...
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Structure and function of sulphate transportersThis project will involve investigation of function and interactions of sulphate transporters using mutagenesis, functional assays and yeast two hybrid approaches. Show more detail...
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Chloroplast developmentThe plant organelles responsible for the plants ability to perform photosynthesis, the chloroplasts, are essential for plant growth and vitality. Show more detail...
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Protein modification in chloroplastA light sensitive mutant, snowy cotyledon 4, has been isolated with a mutation in a CAAX-proteinase function Show more detail...
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SCO Protein interaction partnersSeveral novel proteins have been identified in the mutant analysis of snowy cotyledon mutants, but mostly nothing is known about their function Show more detail...
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Gain of function mutantsIn aim to unravel the regulatory network of chloroplast biogenesis second site mutants of snowy cotyledon 2 and snowy cotyledon 3 have been identified Show more detail...
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Student research opportunities in immunologyProjects investigating T-cell development, cancer vaccines and novel splice variants available in the Fahrer lab. Show more detail...
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Chlamydomonas as a model system to optimise lipid production for biofuelsOptimising microalgae for biofuel production Show more detail...
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Understanding the role of key regulators in determining root architectureInvestigating the role of genes that control root architecture Show more detail...
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Pigeon Foveal DevelopmentDetermine how the foveal location is specified during eye development Show more detail...
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OCT analysis of earlier changes in the central retina of AMD and glaucomatous maculaeDetermine the normal and diseased parameters affecting visual acuity Show more detail...
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Retinal function of the aged fovea using pigeon as a modelDetermine whether the function and cellular composition of the fovea changes with age Show more detail...
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non-coding RNA and micro RNA genes in plantsIdentification and characterisation of non-coding RNA genes using a computational approach Show more detail...
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Analysis of gene expressionDevelopments of new methods for functional interpretation of gene epression data Show more detail...
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Organism specific sequence motifsDevelopment of a method of finding signiture sequences for for a phylogenetic group of organism Show more detail...
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Evolutionary biology of Australian reptiles and amphibiansEvolutionary biology of Australian reptiles and amphibians Show more detail...
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The Behavioural Ecology of MosquitofishWe are interested in a range of question related to behavioural decisions and life history evolution in Gambusia. Show more detail...
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Drug resistance in the human malaria parasite Show more detail...
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Design and evaluation of novel antimalarial drugs Show more detail...
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Phototransduction and adaptation - the conversion of light into a neural signalOur primary research interest is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying phototransduction and adaptation - the conversion of light into a neural signal, and subsequent recovery, in retinal rod and cone photoreceptors and in bipolar cells. Show more detail...
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Characterisation of the microflora of Australian aeolian dust and its sources Show more detail...
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Microbiological Aspects of Crohn's Disease Show more detail...
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Microbial ecology of Lactobacillus strains in the chicken GIT: identification of persistent strains for use as live vectors Show more detail...
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Characterisation of the chicken gut microflora Show more detail...
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Identification and characterisation of membrane transport proteins Show more detail...
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Photoprotective functions of xanthophyll pigments in avocado Show more detail...
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Gene expression in the human maculaThe central region of the retina is vulnerable to degeneration, especially associated with aging. In this study we hope to identify genes which predispose humans to macular degeneration. Show more detail...
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The Role of the immune system in photoreceptor degenerationThis project aims to identify the role that the immune system plays in the progression of retinal degeneration Show more detail...
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The effect of 670nm light irradiation on growth and developmentRecent studies have shown that irradiation with 670nm light modulates expression of genes that regulate metabolism. In this study we aim to determine the effects of irradiation on new born rodents Show more detail...
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The effect of 670nm light irradiation on growth and developmentThe aims of the project is to determine the effect of irradiation with 670nm light on growth and development of major organs Show more detail...
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Development Aging and Degeneration of the RetinaWorldwide, loss of central vision is the major cause of impairment, untreatable blindness and poor quality of life. Projects in this lab are aimed at understanding aspects of development and aging that predispose the retina to degeneration. Show more detail...
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Issues raised by reproductive genetic technologiesReproductive genetic technologies in Australia: regulation, communication and issues Show more detail...
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Impact of new technologies on humans and societyProject topics can be designed in collaboration with students. Please email me to make an appointment to discuss possible projects Show more detail...
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Ethics in science educationProject topics can be designed in collaboration with students. Please email me to make an appointment to discuss possible projects Show more detail...
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Sensory processing in the spinal cordSensory information reaches the brain regions via direct (purely conductive) or indirect (neuronal processing) spinal cord pathways. This project will measure the contribution of these different routes by which the spinal cord relays sensory information. Show more detail...
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Light therapy for neural regenerationThis project investigates the use of lasers for promoting regeneration after central and peripheral neural injury. Show more detail...
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Adult stem cells for central nervous system repairBone marrow cells can cross the blood brain barrier in response to central nervous system (CNS) injury. Show more detail...
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The bionic handThis project will use computational methods to decode signals generated from the central nervous system to control a bionic hand. Show more detail...
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Cancer metabolismCancer cells use amino acid to generate energy. We are investigating amino acid transport and metabolism in cancer cells. Show more detail...
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Behavioral properties of the visual brainWe have shown that the visual system is an active structure in which the animal's actions and intentions alter the way that visual information is processed. Show more detail...
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Cortical development Show more detail...
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Visual prosthesesThe so-called bionic eye is a device in which an array of stimulating electrodes is placed on the retina of a blind patient. Show more detail...
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Reading the isotopic archive: carbon and oxygen stable isotope ratios as recorders of plant physiological processes Show more detail...
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Honours and PhD student research in plant ecology and ecophysiologyResearch opportunities in the lab can be tailored to the interests of PhD, Honours and Undergrad students in a wide range of topics, including each of the current projects above. Contact Adrienne (Adrienne.Nicotra@anu.edu.au) for more information. Show more detail...
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Phenotypic plasticity in plants: evolution, adaptation and its relevance in a changing climateThis research into plant responses to the novel environments posed by climate change will assess whether we can breed for more responsive crops or predict native plant tolerance of climate change. Show more detail...
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Population variation for seed and seedling traits along a gradient: assessing plant species persistence in South West Western Australia under a changing climate.Examining the influence of projected climate change on seed and seedling traits in four seeder Banksia species in the South West Western Australia Show more detail...
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Biological requirement for miRNA regulationTo understand the conceptual requirement for miRNA regulation Show more detail...
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Elucidating the role of phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation in the evolution of Australian Pelargonium speciesIn this project we aim to assess phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation in water use traits of Australian Pelargonium species Show more detail...
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Ecophysiology of alpine dioecious species: Examining sexual dimorphisms under harsh conditionsThis project is focused on ecophysiological differences between female and male plants that live at different altitudes in the alpine area of Mt. Kosciuszko, NSW. Show more detail...
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Responding to change: phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation, case studies using native and invasive Erodium sppThis project investigates phenotypic plasticity of an invasive and native Erodium to water availability using field collected seeds in a series of greenhouse experiments Show more detail...
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Ecology and evolution of Meconopsis Vig. (Papaveraceae) in Eastern TibetThis project examines ecological factors underlying the distribution of various Meconopsis species in Eastern Tibet, their phylogeny and the evolution of their breeding systems Show more detail...
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The physiological and growth response of subtropical Eucalypts to defoliationThis project examines the response of sub-tropical Eucalypt species to repeated defoliation and water stress Show more detail...
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Hormosira banksii in high intertidal rockpools on Kainga Reef, Burrawarra Point, NSWThis project examines seasonal variation in growth of algal species along the NSW coast. Show more detail...
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Hormosira banksii in high intertidal rockpools on Kainga Reef, Burrawarra Point, NSWThis project examines seasonal variation in growth in rocky tidal algae on the NSW coast. Show more detail...
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Hormosira banksii in high intertidal rockpools on Kainga Reef, Burrawarra Point, NSWThis project examines seasonal variation in growth of rocky tidal algae on the NSW coast Show more detail...
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Dormancy and germination in Aciphylla glacialis, an alpine perennialThis project looks at whether seed dormancy in Aciphylla glacialis differs for seeds sourced from high and low altitudes in Kosciuszko National Park Show more detail...
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The use of nanofibres for nervous repairThis project will use nanofibres as a grafting material for treatment of spinal cord and peripheral nerve injury Show more detail...
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Understanding the mechanisms of thermal acclimation in the symbiotic algae (Symbiodinium) within cnidarian coralsIdentify gene(s) associated with thermal acclimation mechanisms in symbiotic algae (Symbiodinium) Show more detail...
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Characterising the Mycosphaerella graminicola-wheat interactionA primary biosecurity threat to the Australian wheat industry Show more detail...
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Summer scholarships in plant ecology and ecophysiologyThis summer projects in the lab will include alpine ecology and reproductive biology as well as glasshouse projects on phenotypic plasticity in response to water availability. Contact Adrienne (Adrienne.Nicotra@anu.edu.au) for more information. Show more detail...
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Student research in stable isotopes and ecophysiologyEnvironmental plant biology Show more detail...
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Characterization of low CO2 sensitive Arabidopsis photosynthetic mutants: To understand the function of previously unknown genes in the ability of photosynthesis to function under low CO2 conditions. Show more detail...
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Evolution of Vertebrate Sex Chromosomes and Dosage CompensationEnquiries from prospective students are welcome Show more detail...
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Synthetic nanotubes to mimic biological ion channelsSynthetic nanotubes to mimic biological ion channels Show more detail...
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Membrane transport proteins of the malaria parasite and their roles in mediating drug resistanceEnquiries from prospective students are welcome. Show more detail...
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Marsupial genomicsEnquiries from prospective students are welcome for any of the above projects. Show more detail...
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The role of phospholipid flippases in the immune systemB-cell development requires a specific distribution of membrane phospholipids. Mutations in enzymes mediating phospholipid transport can cause immunodeficiency. Show more detail...
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Rust resistance in Australian MyrtaceaeThe exotic plant pathogen myrtle rust has recently arrived in Australia with devastating effects for the environment and dependent industries. Show more detail...
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X inactivation in human placentaeIn humans, the fetus employees sex specific growth strategies to cope with a stress (e.g.asthma) during pregnancy. Are these sex-specific differences related to differences in expression of genes on the X chromosome? Show more detail...
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Escherichia albertii: an avian and human pathogen Show more detail...
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Comparison of Escherichia coli in birds and humans Show more detail...
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E. coli within and among host dynamics in poultry Show more detail...
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Distribution of novel Escherichia species Show more detail...
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Role of gonadotrophins in the maintenance of reproductive quiescence of the female tammar wallaby.Study aimed at understanding role of GnRH in maintenance of corpus luteum and/or blastocyst quiescence in tammar wallabies Show more detail...
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Effect of endocrine disruptors on reproduction in daphniidsEndocrine disruptors are chemicals produced by humans that can affect a number of hormonally controlled processes in other organisms. This study will examine how reproduction is affected by endocrine disruptors in the aquatic daphniids (Crustacea) Show more detail...
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Effects of hyperoxia and 670nm light on brain development in mice.This project will examine the effects of 670nm light treatment on different regions of the brain. Show more detail...
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Effects 670nm light on oxygen-induced retinopathy in miceThis project aims to investigate a new treatment for retinopathy of prematurity Show more detail...
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Effect of 670 nm light on lung developmentNewborn mice treated with red light grow faster than littermates, and their lungs weigh more. This project will examine lung development in treated mice and littermates Show more detail...
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Localization, and effects of inhibition, of macrophage chemoattractant molecules in the light-induced model of retinal degeneration.Retinal degeneration is mediated by macrophages attracted into the retina by chemoattractant signals. How does modification of the chemoattractant signal effect progression of degeneration? Show more detail...
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Immune genes of the bearded dragonCharacterisation of the reptilian immune system is required to gain a greater understanding of the evolutionary history of the vertebrate immune system Show more detail...
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Avoiding coral bleachingInvestigation into the repair of damaged photosynthetic machinery in symbiotic algae (Symbiodinium) within corals Show more detail...
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Finding the oldest molecular fossils of cyanobacteria1.64 billion years ago Cyanobacteria layed down Biomarkers into sediments Show more detail...
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Mycotoxin discovery and characterisationWhat mycotoxins compounds do necrotrophic fungal pathogens of wheat produce and what is their role? Show more detail...
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New approaches to discovering biodiversity and understanding its response to climate changeNew technologies will be used to predict and discover biodiversity hotspots in Australia, especially in the, as yet, poorly-known monsoonal tropics. Show more detail...
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Landscape GenomicsPopulation based genome sequencing across environmental samples Show more detail...
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Genome Wide Association MappingDetermine the Genetic Architecture of Adaptive Traits in Plants Show more detail...
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Understanding novel epigenetic mechanisms using a model plant.A research project suitable for an undergraduate research project or ASC. Show more detail...
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How does your garden grow? Scaling functional traits to whole-plant growth Show more detail...
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Will stomatal responses to humidity and carbon dioxide constrain tropical forest productivity as atmospheric carbon dioxide rises? Show more detail...
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Why does cancer chemotherapy fail?Overcoming drug efflux pumps to restore sensitivity to anti-cancer drugs Show more detail...
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Lipid flipping in vision: seeing is believing!Does aberrant phospholipid flip-flop underpin visual disorders? Show more detail...
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Starving tumoursPerturbation of metabolic changes in solid tumours to effect therapy Show more detail...
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Bioinformatic methods for epigenomic data analysisThe project involves the development of new methods to understand epigenetic regulatory mechanisms. Show more detail...
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Coral development and comparative genomicsData from the transcriptomes and genomes of various corals are used to gain insight into genes and regulatory networks that underpin the development and physiology of corals. Show more detail...
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Erythrocyte membrane modifications during malaria infection Show more detail...
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Function of molecular chaperones in the export and display of parasite proteins Show more detail...
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Cellular adaptations that allow the transmission and survival of Plasmodium falciparum when taken up by the mosquito Show more detail...
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Molecular tools to reveal protein function and identify drug targets Show more detail...
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Apicoplast and mitochondrial metabolism in apicomplexan parasitesWhat are the metabolic functions of the apicoplast and mitochondrion in apicomplexan parasites? Show more detail...
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Apicoplast and mitochondrial biogenesis in apicomplexan parasitesHow are the apicoplast and mitochondrion of apicomplexan parasites made? Show more detail...
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The unique cell biology of Toxoplasma gondiiWhat makes Toxo tick? Show more detail...
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Cell biology and metabolism of apicomplexan parasitesEnquiries from prospective students and researchers with an interest in cell biology, biochemistry, parastiology and/or evolution welcome! Show more detail...
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New antibiotics that target membrane channelsDesigning peptides that interfere with bacterial ion channels to combat antibiotic resistance Show more detail...
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How do biological molecules distinguish between ions?Although critical in biology, telling potassium from sodium is harder than you think! Show more detail...
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Biologically inspired membranes for the efficient desalination of waterReducing the cost of seawater desalination by copying the action of cell membranes Show more detail...
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Watching proteins as they change shapeMonitoring the conformational changes of proteins Show more detail...
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Processes of community assemblyDeveloping bioinformatic tools for understanding the dynamics of : speciation, colonization, extinction and invasion within species assemblages Show more detail...
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Origins of a biodiversity hotspot floraA phylogenetic analysis of the diversification of the Australian Proteaceae Show more detail...
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EvolvabilityExploring the causes, consequences and practical applications of evolvability Show more detail...
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Climate change and leaf eating mammalsMany wild herbivores show seasonal preferences for different plants or plant parts. Show more detail...
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