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Dr. Nathan Morehouse is a Research Fellow at the University of Tours (France), affiliated with the Institut de Recherche sur la Biologie de l’Insecte (IRBI). His research focuses on the evolution of animal coloration, sexual dimorphism, and polyphenism, integrating principles from biophotonics, nutritional ecology, and evolutionary genetics. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Arizona State University and a B.S. in Biology (with distinction) from Cornell University.
Education:
- 2009: Ph.D. Biology, Arizona State University
- 2000: B.S. Biology with Distinction in Research, Cornell University
Research interests include the interplay between sexual selection, natural selection, and nutritional constraints in shaping color patterns in insects. He has extensively studied species like Pieris rapae (Cabbage White butterfly) and Araschnia levana (European Map butterfly), exploring how pigment biochemistry, light physics, and resource allocation influence phenotypic diversity. His work bridges microscopic scale phenomena (e.g., nanostructures in wing scales) to macro-scale evolutionary processes.
Key awards include the European Union Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship (2009–present). His lab at IRBI investigates topics such as seasonal color polyphenism, nutritional resource dynamics, and the role of pigments in signaling. Collaborations with Prof. Jérôme Casas and others highlight his interdisciplinary approach to insect biology.
Publications span topics like iridescent color quantification, avian predation risk, and the nutritional basis of sexual dimorphism. Ongoing projects explore how capillary waves and environmental cues shape insect behavior and physiology.
