Dr. Amanda Moehring
Associate Professor, Western University, Department of Biology
PI: Prof. Rosalind Murray
November 22, 2024
12 to 1 PM
IB 140 & Zoom
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Functional Genomics.
Title: The genetic and neural basis of female rejection behaviour
Abstract: Female preference usually determines whether or not mating occurs within a species, and can serve as a barrier between species. However, very little is known about the genes and neurons affecting female rejection behaviour. My lab uses genetic and neural tools in Drosophila to identify and characterize the fundamental underlying basis of female receptivity, and have identified individual single nucleotide polymorphisms and single neurons affecting variation in female mate rejection. I will present our exciting recent results.
Visit the Moehring Lab webpage to learn more about Amanda!