Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150101643]Researchers: Associate Professor Katrina McGuigan (Chief Investigator) , Associate Professor Katrina McGuigan (Chief Investigator) , Prof Mark Blows (Chief Investigator)
Brief description The contribution of pleiotropic mutation to genetic variation and evolution. This project aims to provide an in-depth characterization of pleiotropic effects across many traits, including fitness, in an outbred population of the fly, Drosophila serrata. The potential for one gene to affect many traits, pleiotropy, has been recognised for over 100 years. Pleiotropy is expected to underlie diverse biological phenomena, including evolution and age-related human diseases. Despite this, the contribution of pleiotropy to variation among individuals in appearance and in fitness remains poorly understood. By measuring the extent of pleiotropy and its fitness consequences, this project aims to advance understanding of how mutation and selection shape genetic variation and evolutionary potential in natural populations.
Funding Amount $301,400
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150101643
- ARC : DP150101643