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Sarah Signor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Her primary research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly using Drosophila as a model organism to study gene expression evolution, transposable element dynamics, and organismal adaptation to environmental changes. She leads a lab investigating how gene expression evolves within networks, responds to heterogeneous environments, and adapts to human-modified landscapes.
Her research spans topics such as transposable element activity in bees, ethanol tolerance in Drosophila, and the evolutionary mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity. Key contributions include studies on transposable element invasions, piRNA-mediated defense systems, and genomic analyses of Drosophila species.
Signor’s publications reflect a strong focus on molecular and evolutionary genetics, including work on horizontal transfers of transposable elements, sex-biased gene expression, and the genetic basis of adaptation. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating genomic, ecological, and developmental methodologies.
While no formal student advisees are listed, her research team actively collaborates on projects involving evolutionary genomics and environmental biology. Grants and funding details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, but her lab’s work suggests sustained research activity in these areas.
