Gabriel Marais

Gabriel Marais is a prominent academic researcher with a focus on evolutionary biology, genetics, and sex chromosome evolution. His work spans plant and animal systems, particularly investigating mechanisms of sex determination, dosage compensation, and transposable element dynamics. He has contributed to understanding the evolution of sex chromosomes in species like Silene latifolia, Cannabis, and amphibians. His research also intersects with applied fields such as academic well-being, addressing mental health challenges in PhD students.

Key research themes include:

• Sex chromosome evolution and degeneration
• Genomic imprinting and dosage compensation
• Role of transposable elements in longevity and aging
• Comparative genomics of sex determination systems

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining genomic analyses with ecological and evolutionary perspectives. Notable contributions include the discovery of Y chromosome effects on longevity and the characterization of plant sex chromosome systems.