RYAN J. WEAVER
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The role of mitochondrial physiology in animal evolution
My research program focuses on the role of mitochondrial physiology in evolutionary processes such as adaptation, co-evolution of genomes, life-history evolution, and sexual selection. There are two specific aspects of mitochondria that are key to my research: 1) the canonical depiction of the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) is not representative of most eukaryotes and 2) mitochondrial-nuclear interactions are required for mitochondrial function. 
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Current Projects

The evolution of sex, mitochondrial mutation rates, and mitonuclear interactions
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AOX

The alternative oxidase (AOX) in animal mitochondria
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Facultative Sex

Environment-Physiology interactions on mode of reproduction
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 mtDNA Mutation Rates

Mitochondrial dynamics and mutation accumulation rates
 

Ph.D. Research



Physiological and Evolutionary Perspectives on Carotenoid Coloration

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Side Projects

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Painted Bunting

Investigating the molecular and structural basis for the coloration of the most colorful bird in North America
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Sapsucker Hybridization

Hybridization, mitochondrial divergence, and ketocarotenoid production
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Volcano Shrimp

Population-specific ketocarotenoid production in Halocaridina rubra
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