The Genomics and Epigenetics discipline brings together research groups working at the interface of evolutionary biology, comparative genomics, and epigenetic regulation. Our members investigate how genomes evolve and are regulated — from the molecular mechanisms that shaped the human brain and language, to the population-level forces driving adaptation, to the epigenetic programs that control cell identity and disease. Ancient and modern DNA approaches further extend this scope to the deep history of animal domestication and species diversification. Combining cutting-edge experimental and computational methods, the discipline offers a uniquely integrative environment for studying the molecular foundations of life across evolutionary time.
Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)