THE GOOD LAB

 

The Good lab is focused on understanding the genetic basis of adaption and species formation in mammals. We combine population genetics and comparative genomics with experimental genetics to understand how natural selection shapes biological diversity within and between species.


A brief synopsis of current research projects and representative publications can be found via the links at the top of this page.

Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics

photo by Alex Badyaev

Recent Lab News

4/26/12 - Postdoc opening posted

A postdoc position in evolutionary genomics is now available. See the detailed add for the position under OPPORTUNITIES.


3/13/12 - NIH funding

Our collaborative work with Matt Dean’s lab (USC) on the evolution of male reproduction in mice has been recommended for funding by NIH-GMS.


3/1/12 - NSF funding

Our work on hybrid male sterility in mice has been recommended for funding by NSF! Open postdoc position to be advertised soon.


2/10/12 - Undergraduate grant trifecta!!

Kelsey Hom, Sara Phillips-Keeble and Lindy  Henry all have received HHMI-MILES research awards in support of their research projects.


2/6/12 - Seasonal coat color change.

High Country News has published a nice article on Scott Mills’ work on seasonal coat color change in snowshoe hares [PDF]. The write-up includes some discussion of our collaborative efforts with the Mills lab to understand the genetic basis of seasonal coat color change in mammals.