The Red Queen: The Evolution of Sex

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• Associate Professor Kayla King
• Wednesday 02 March 2016, 21:00-22:00
• Nihon Room, Pembroke College.

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“What drives rapid evolution? What are the benefits of sex? Why is genetic diversity so high in natural populations?

My research addresses these fundamental problems in evolutionary biology by studying the interactions between parasites and hosts. Parasites are ubiquitous, and their antagonism can be severe and genotype-specific. Thus, host-parasite interactions provide a powerful empirical framework to elucidate the causes and consequences of intra- and interspecific evolutionary changes. Our work focuses on the ecological and genetic aspects of rapid (co)evolution, with particular implications for community interactions, mating systems, and the maintenance of diversity.”

This talk is part of the Stokes Society, Pembroke College series.

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