Zoology and Evolution
The zoo_e lab (laboratorio di Zoologia ed Evoluzione) is headed by Lino Ometto, at the Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Pavia.
We study the genetic basis of biodiversity with a combination of computational and experimental approaches. We use molecular evolution and population genetics to characterize the neutral and selective processes that underly phenotypic and adaptive traits in natural insect populations (and other animals).
Our Research Projects
Can transposable elements provide adaptive variation in invading mosquitoes?
How have the populations of introduced ants evolved in the newly established areas?
And other stories.
Results
Our research, also in collaboration with colleagues in Italy and abroad, has led to the discovery of new insights into the evolutionary history of insects and other organisms.
Our Team
The people behind the quest (want to join?)