Meiotic Drive in House Mice

Anna Lindholm | Group Leader
Since discovering that the t haplotype drive system was present in our wild house mouse population study, I have devoted much of my research to understanding t haplotype biology and dynamics, using observations from our field study, experiments in the lab, genetic and genomic tools and collaborative studies with modellers.
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Andri Manser | Postdoc
I study natural gene drive systems using a combination of field data, laboratory experiments and theoretical modelling. In particular, I am interested in how sexual selection, natural selection, and population structure influence the spread of drive genes in natural populations, as well as how genomic conflict impacts the evolution of reproductive behaviour.
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Salomé Friry | PhD student
I work on the t haplotype drive system, investigating the effects of the t^w2 variant on mating behaviour and reproduction.

Caspar Goedecker | PhD student
I also focus on the t haplotype drive system, investigating the effects of the t^w2 variant on population growth and dispersal.

Franzi Brenninger | Postdoc
I ask what happens when different variants of the t haplotype compete against each other.

Nicolas Pruvost | Technician
A curious and passionate naturalist, I support research in the group. From RFID detectors to computers and mice well-being, I look after the smooth running and maintenance of this project.

Jari Garbely | Lab Technician
I run the genetics lab in our group. Part of my work is to determine the t haplotype status of mice from the lab and the wild.

Adrienne Specker | Lab Technician
I am responsible for the maintenance and breeding of the mice in our laboratory facilities.