Mentor/s
Dr. Alyssa Woronik
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
In this work I will test a longstanding, but largely untested, evolutionary theory known as the hotspot hypothesis. The hotspot hypothesis predicts that when the same trait evolves independently in different, but related, species, the same gene will be co-opted to control the development of these traits. To test the hotspot hypothesis we will look at two different nematode species, Caenorhabitis elegans and Oscheius tipulae, which independently evolved a rounded tail shape trait. We aim to learn if the same gene is used to control the development of this trait.
College and Major available
Biology
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
Using CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing to Test the Hotspot Hypothesis
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
In this work I will test a longstanding, but largely untested, evolutionary theory known as the hotspot hypothesis. The hotspot hypothesis predicts that when the same trait evolves independently in different, but related, species, the same gene will be co-opted to control the development of these traits. To test the hotspot hypothesis we will look at two different nematode species, Caenorhabitis elegans and Oscheius tipulae, which independently evolved a rounded tail shape trait. We aim to learn if the same gene is used to control the development of this trait.
Students' Information
Mariah Daley
BS Biology
Minor: Human Rights/ Social Justice, Chemistry, Honors
Graduation: Spring 2022