Linking Genomes, Development, and Ecology in the Evolution of Arthropod Diversity
About Natascha Turetzek´s research:
Natascha Turetzek is a molecular biologist working at the intersection of EvoDevo, ecophysiology, and comparative genomics. Her research combines bioinformatics, functional genetics, and experimental approaches in insects and spiders to uncover the genomic bases of phenotypic diversification and stress responses in arthropods. Using multi-omics and comparative genomics, she investigates gene family evolution — including duplication and regulation — and experimentally validates gene expression differences during embryonic development to link genetic changes to the diversification of arthropod traits such as body plans, appendages, and sensory organs. A second focus of her work examines how thermal stress affects development, physiology, and fitness across arthropod model systems, combined with tissue-specific transcriptomic analyses to identify conserved genetic mechanisms underlying adaptation to harsh environments.
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