Stephen Lanno

Stephen Lanno is a Research Fellow in the Department of Genetics at the Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory. His research focuses on genomics and genetics, particularly in Drosophila species, examining evolutionary adaptations and toxin resistance mechanisms. He investigates how organisms respond to environmental stressors such as plant toxins and dietary challenges, leveraging genomic and transcriptomic approaches.

Key research interests include gene expression regulation, evolutionary genomics, and enzymatic detoxification pathways. His work has explored the genetic basis of octanoic acid resistance in Drosophila sechellia, contributions of Osiris genes to larval survival, and the role of cytochrome P450 enzymes in detoxification. Publications highlight his expertise in genomic analysis, transcriptomics, and functional genetic studies.

Dr. Lanno’s research contributes to understanding how genetic factors enable species to adapt to ecological pressures, with implications for evolutionary biology and toxicological studies.