Associated Resources

Genomics and Evolution

Description

Genome mapping has changed the way scientists look at evolution. UC Merced researchers use genomic tools to study changes in living populations like trees, bacteria, jellyfish and even humans.

Associated Faculty

  • Michael N Dawson (Marine biodiversity; evolution; ecological genetics; climate change)
  • Mónica Medina (Effect of climate change on marine species; genomics of marine invertebrates)
  • Lara Kueppers (Climate change and ecology; carbon cycling and climate change; regional climate models)
  • David Ardell (Genomics, computational biology, evolution; gene expression related to growth, disease, stress and aging)