Amanda Moehring, Phd
Associate Professor, Genetics of behaviour and spe
Department of Biology
University of Western Ontario
Canada
Biography
Amanda Moehring, PhD, Associate Professor, Genetics of behaviour and species formation of Department of Biology at the University of Western Ontario, Canada.
Research Interest
The Moehring lab studies the genetics of complex traits. Our research focuses on the genetic basis of variation in behavior, the genetics of hybrid sterility, and species isolation. We use the model system of Drosophila due to the extensive genetic and molecular tools this species offers, as well as the availability of species that can be hybridized in the laboratory. We use a mix of quantitative genetics, molecular genetics, cellular biology, and behavioural assays in order to understand complex traits.
Publications
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LeVasseur-Viens H, Moehring AJ. Individual genetic contributions to genital shape variation between Drosophila simulans and D. mauritiana. International journal of evolutionary biology. 2014 Sep 8;2014.
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Nguyen TT, Moehring AJ. Accurate alternative measurements for female lifetime reproductive success in Drosophila melanogaster. PloS one. 2015 Jun 30;10(6):e0116679.
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LeVasseurâ€Viens H, Polak M, Moehring AJ. No evidence for external genital morphology affecting cryptic female choice and reproductive isolation in Drosophila. Evolution. 2015 Jul 1;69(7):1797-807.
