Evolution of a Social Decision-Making Network

This project is ongoing.

We have reconstructed the evolution of a neural social decision-making network across vertebrates and found that gene expression profiles in these behaviorally relevant brain regions are remarkably conserved. Our analyses suggest that the diversity of social behavior in vertebrates can be explained, in part, by variations on a theme of conserved neural and gene expression networks. Ongoing research uses genomic and bioinformatics approaches to understand how the molecular processes underlying social behavior have evolved across vertebrate animals.

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Project Website
https://sites.cns.utexas.edu/evoneuro
Qualifications

Intro bio classes

Strong quantitative skills and interest in genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology

Interest in animal behavior and neurobiology a plus

Strong commitment to research

Project Timeline

Currently closed

Typical Time Commitment
12-15
Desired Length of Commitment
2-6
Tags
genomics
neuroscience
animal behavior
evolution
bioinformatics
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Project Lead
Who to Contact
Dr. Hans Hofmann
Contact Email
hans@utexas.edu

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