From circadian rhythms in Drosophila to feeding and mating in mosquito, Duvall is revealing the inner workings of insect behavior—and how to manipulate it.
Pest control: A profile of Laura Duvall, PhD
Author: Yifan Wu
Assistant Professor Kristen Prufrock joins the Department of Neuroscience
Prufrock studies the anatomy of the chewing system in mammals and is regarded for her excellence in teaching.
Collaborative team investigates protein that underlies CHARGE syndrome
The researchers find that loss of the CHD7 protein in mice lead to changes in gene regulation and abnormal brain folds, indicating possible mechanisms for the rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
Guoyan Zhao receives grant to investigate genetic variations in neurodegenerative diseases
The $7 million grant awarded to a team of collaborators is part of the NIH’s new Impact of Genomic Variation on Function Consortium.