Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R35GM144001-05
Molecular Mechanisms and Evolution of Phenotypic Plasticity
Recipient
University of Rochester
Award Amount
$384,428.00
Ceiling
$384,428.00
Awarded
December 16, 2025
Identifier
5R35GM144001-05
A research project funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the molecular basis and evolution of phenotypic plasticity in pea aphids, with broader implications for human health.
Description
This project focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity and its evolution, using the pea aphid as a model organism. It aims to understand regulatory and epigenetic changes, the role of horizontally transferred genes, and the genetic basis of male wing dimorphism, with implications for human health.