Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 2R15GM140388-02A1
The microbiota influences seasonal adaptation of Drosophila melanogaster
Recipient
John M. Chaston
Award Amount
$589,824.00
Ceiling
$589,824.00
Awarded
April 07, 2026
Identifier
2R15GM140388-02A1
Research project awarded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the impact of microbiota on seasonal adaptation in Drosophila melanogaster using genomic and ecological methods.
Description
This project focuses on understanding how seasonal variation in microbiota influences adaptation in Drosophila melanogaster, including genomic analysis of bacterial strains and fitness assessments. It involves outdoor mesocosm experiments, genome sequencing, and analysis of microbial and host interactions.