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Nicole Webster
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Gastropod EvoDevo at the University of Saskatchewan
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I was looking for a nice diagram of the most used model organisms and came across this phylogenetic horror. No yeast and bacteria are not invertebrate animals... 🤦‍♀️
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A phylogeny suggesting that yeast and bacteria and invertebrate animals
October 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Come join my lab! #evodevo #gradschool #inverts #molluscmonday
My lab group is interested in understanding the genetic and developmental mechanisms behind the evolution of novel phenotypes (evo-devo). I am seeking a curious and motivated student interested in biomineralization and/or molluscs to join my team. The aim of my research is to understand how the shell of molluscs has evolved into so many different forms by understanding the developmental mechanisms regulating biomineralization via the mantle. We are a new lab helping to develop a slipper snail (Crepidula atrasolea) to test fundamental evolution and development questions. As a member of our lab, you will have the freedom to tailor your project to your interests, ideally relating to the genetics, development, and role of the nervous system in shell formation in gastropods. Depending on your project and research goals, you will have the opportunity to learn microinjection, CRISPR, hybridization chain reaction in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, animal husb
February 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM