University of Pittsburgh Department of Biological Sciences presents:
Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Dr. Arnaud Martin
George Washington University
"From genes to butterfly scales to color diversity"
Abstract: Butterfly wings display a formidable diversity of colors, with wing scales acting as color pixels. Evolution of this system has relied on the modification of patterns, the spatial arrangement of these scales, the regulation of color pigments, as well as on the elaboration of novel cell types that can create structural colors such as iridescence. We combine functional genomics, CRISPR genome editing, and various imaging techniques to delve into the mechanisms that underlie this diversity.
Monday, October 25th, 2021
Hybrid- Virtual and In-person
169 Crawford Hall
11:00 A.M. EST
Host: Dr. Mark Rebeiz