Abhishek Nair
@abhishekevo.bsky.social
Ph.D student
Thermal Biology Lab
Ecology, Evolution, Rapid adaptation
I am a PhD student interested in understanding cuticular hydrocarbon dynamics across different environments.
Thermal Biology Lab
Ecology, Evolution, Rapid adaptation
I am a PhD student interested in understanding cuticular hydrocarbon dynamics across different environments.
Our latest work shows that Drosophila at high altitudes favor longer-chain cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) — a striking contrast to the classic latitudinal cline where shorter chains dominate in colder regions.
High altitude favours long-chained cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila
#Drosophila
#Drosophila
High altitude favours long-chained cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila
#Drosophila
PubMed link
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
July 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Our latest work shows that Drosophila at high altitudes favor longer-chain cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) — a striking contrast to the classic latitudinal cline where shorter chains dominate in colder regions.
Reposted by Abhishek Nair
High altitude favours long-chained cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila
#Drosophila
#Drosophila
High altitude favours long-chained cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila
#Drosophila
PubMed link
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
March 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
High altitude favours long-chained cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila
#Drosophila
#Drosophila