How One Gene Gives Monarch Butterflies the Power to Migrate
Asst. Prof. Marcus Kronforst authors study that suggests monarch butterflies can fly long distances because of more efficient muscles
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
Butterfly wings hold clues to evolutionary adaptation
UChicago biologists examine how genetics gives species different traits.
Jason Kelly
Butterfly wings hold clues to evolutionary adaptation
UChicago biologists examine how genetics gives species different traits
Marcus Kronforst
Title: Neubauer Family Assistant Professor
Expertise: Ecology and evolution, Evolutionary biology, Butterflies
Departmental website: https://pondside.uchicago.edu/ee/people/kronforst.html
Lab website: https://www.kronforstlab.org/