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Pathogen evolution
How do pathogens evolve to permit switching between hosts and what does this mean for patterns of genetic diversity? We are investigating a needle blight pathogen to find out.
Resistance evolution
How do pests evolve resistance to controls, and how are resistant gene variants spread between populations? We are studying mosquitoes to understand these mechanisms.
Epigenome evolution
How does the adaptation via the epigenome influence fitness? We are using the kangaroo rat to understand evolution of the epigenome in wild populations.
Genomics: a critical component of conservation and disease management