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Comparative Genomics of Non-Model Invertebrates

Projects

Agostinho Antunes

ESR Project 2: Comparative genomics of sponge holobionts
Supervisor: Gert Wörheide (LMU Munich), Co-supervisor Agostinho Antunes (CIIMAR Porto) Student: Ramon Rivera Objectives: A holobiont is a metaorganism that consists of a host and its associated symbionts, frequently microbes - humans are a... show more
ESR Project 3: Genome-wide assessment of the genetic basis of invertebrate adaptation
Supervisor: Agostinho Antunes (CIIMAR Porto), Co-supervisor Grace McCormack (NUIG Galway) Student: Yihe Zhao Objectives: Major adaptive phenotypic changes in invertebrates, including the development of specialized functionalities for sensorial ... show more