Marcus Kronforst

Departmental website:
https://pondside.uchicago.edu/ee/people/kronforst.html

Lab website:
https://www.kronforstlab.org/

Marcus Kronforst's research focuses on the genetics and evolution of mimicry and speciation in butterflies. He and the members of his lab apply a combination of molecular and population genetics, phylogenetics, behavioral studies, and field research to address questions regarding evolution and genetics of adaptation and speciation.

Media Contacts

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Expertise

Ecology and evolution, Evolutionary biology, Butterflies

Kronforst Stories

The secrets of the masquerading butterfly are revealed

Prof. Marcus Kronforst leads research that identifies 'doublesex' gene in the Common Mormon butterfly, which allows it to mimic the appearance of other species