Evolving complex gene regulation via the SCRaMbLE'ing of neo-chromosomes

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Bristol
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2024
End Date	Sep 29, 2026
Duration	729 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2934612`

Grant Description

The second aim of this PhD project will be to determine whether flies can adapt their arousal thresholds or unconscious sensory acuity according to context (for instance when in proximity to a predator or subject to resource scarcity).

By comparing vigilance in different species, under varied environmental conditions, the candidate will investigate the plasticity of this behaviour, as well as the evolutionary and ecological pressures driving it.