Leif Andersson

Leif Andersson is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, leading a research group focused on functional genomics in domestic animals and fish. His work bridges genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology to explore phenotypic variation and adaptation.

His research includes comparative genomics of domesticated species, identifying mutations linked to traits like horse gaits, chicken comb morphology, and herring ecological adaptation. Recent studies highlight genetic mechanisms in species such as corn snakes, Grey horses, and Darwin's finches, emphasizing environmental interactions and molecular pathways.

Key article trends include supergenes in herring adaptation, RNA-binding proteins in cancer and development, and mutation-discovery in domesticated animals. His group's work spans genetic variation, ecological pressures, and evolutionary genetics.

Students in his group include

• Arianna Cocco
• Ryan Joseph Daniels
• Jake Goodall
• Zheng Li
• Cheng Ma
• Giulia Maestri
• Fahime Mohamadnejad Sangdehi
• Mats Pettersson
• Matteo Sebastianelli
• Leyi Su
• Dandan Wang

His contact details include the email Leif.Andersson@imbim.uu.se and phone number 070-425 02 33, with an office at BMC, Husargatan 3, Uppsala.