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Daniel Bopp is a Senior Research Associate and Groupleader at the Department of Molecular Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Zurich. His laboratory focuses on the molecular evolution of sex determination mechanisms in insects, particularly using the common housefly (Musca domestica) as a model system. The rich diversity of sex determination systems within Musca populations provides a unique opportunity to investigate evolutionary changes in this fundamental developmental process.
Dr. Bopp's research interests center on evolutionary biology, molecular genetics, and developmental biology, with particular emphasis on sex determination pathways in insects. His work explores how the differences in sex determination mechanisms came into existence and what evolutionary forces drive rapid turnovers of these mechanisms. The Bopp Lab investigates the molecular basis underlying evolutionary diversification of sex determining pathways, studying how minor changes in otherwise well-conserved pathways can lead to significant evolutionary innovations.
Analysis of Dr. Bopp's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the molecular characterization of sex determination genes in Musca domestica and comparative studies across insect species. His research combines molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and evolutionary analysis to understand the conservation and diversification of sex determination pathways. Key techniques employed in his work include RNA-DNA analysis, microinjections into embryos, CRISPR/CAS9, RNAi, and various '-OMICS' approaches.
Dr. Bopp has maintained an active research group at the University of Zurich since the 1990s, progressing from Research Associate to his current position as Senior Research Associate and Groupleader. His laboratory provides training opportunities for master's students interested in genetics and developmental biology, offering hands-on experience with advanced molecular techniques.
His educational background includes a PhD (1984-1987) and M.Sc. (1979-1983) in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Basel, Switzerland, followed by a visiting research fellowship at Princeton University (1988-1993) in Genetics and Developmental Biology.
