About
Hubert Amrein is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology & Genetics at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. His research focuses on sensory biology, particularly taste and olfaction mechanisms in Drosophila, alongside studies on glucose metabolism, molecular genetics, and behavioral genetics. He is affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension Service.
His work explores how Drosophila感知甜味、脂肪酸、RNA等分子的机制，以及这些感知如何影响行为和生理功能。Recent studies highlight roles of glucose-6-phosphatase in sperm energy metabolism and neuropeptide regulation, alongside investigations into ribonucleoside sensing in larval development.
Key themes in his publications include:
- Genetic basis of taste/olfaction
- Metabolic pathways (e.g., gluconeogenesis)
- Neuronal control of behavior
- Evolutionary conservation of sensory systems
His research integrates molecular genetics with physiological and behavioral assays to uncover fundamental mechanisms in insect biology.
