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John Logsdon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the molecular genetic aspects of evolution, particularly the origin and early evolution of eukaryotes and their genomes. He combines experimental molecular biology, bioinformatics, and phylogenetic approaches to study meiosis evolution, eukaryotic phylogeny, and genome evolution in organisms like protists, fungi, and invertebrates.
Education: PhD in Biology from Indiana University (1995). His work spans evolutionary molecular genetics, investigating the evolution of meiotic processes, genomic architecture, and adaptation in asexual vs. sexual lineages. Key projects include analyzing genomes of snails, wasps, and lichens to understand mechanisms of genome duplication, recombination, and symbiotic relationships.
Recent articles emphasize genomic changes in asexual species, such as the freshwater snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum, revealing genome duplications and repetitive DNA expansions. He also explores meiotic gene evolution in fungi and insects, highlighting how asexuality impacts genetic diversity and mutation rates.
No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants are not detailed here, but his lab’s research involves collaboration with institutions like the Carver Center for Genomics. His work contributes to understanding fundamental evolutionary processes shaping eukaryotic life.
