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Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity

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The Gene Networks in Neural and Developmental Plasticity theme uses gene expression to explain why animals are highly diverse, even though the fundamentals are conserved across species.

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Two hybrid morphs found at the phenotypic transition zone, where hybrids visually appear more mixed between the two parental species.
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Researchers find genetic stability in a long-term Panamanian hybrid zone of manakins
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The researchers in a laboratory. Between them is a fish tank with an octopus inside. Rhanor Gillette, left, and Ekaterina Gribkova developed an AI that can navigate new environments, seek novelty and rewards, and learn in real time. Their research into the neural pathways that drive behavior in sea slugs and octopuses guided the work. Photo by Fred Zwicky
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From 'CyberSlug' to 'CyberOctopus': New AI explores, remembers, seeks novelty, overcomes obstacles
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Gabriel Graham studies sex change in anemonefish.
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Gabriel Graham selected for the 2024 Tracy Undergraduate Research Fellowship
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The role of toe tapping behavior in poison frogs is poorly understood.
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Why do Dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
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Aspergillus flavus is uniquely adapted to survive in bee colonies.
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Researchers find unique adaptations of fungus associated with bee bread
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Tina Barbasch
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Tina Barbasch
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