Yating Qin

Yating Qin is a PhD Student and Guest Researcher in the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. Their research focuses on molecular biology, genomics, and transcriptomics with particular expertise in circular DNA analysis across diverse biological systems.

Research interests include:

• Molecular mechanisms of extrachromosomal circular DNA formation and function
• Comparative genomics across evolutionary diverse species
• Single-cell and organ-wide transcriptomic mapping
• Evolutionary adaptations in marine and terrestrial organisms

Yating Qin's publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding circular DNA across multiple organisms including zebrafish, mice, plants, lampreys, and marine mammals. Their work combines cutting-edge genomic techniques with evolutionary perspectives to address fundamental biological questions about DNA structure, cellular regeneration, and tissue responses to stress.

Notable research contributions include:

• Development of comprehensive circular DNA atlases across multiple species
• Insights into heart regeneration mechanisms using zebrafish models
• Exploration of adipose tissue browning in non-mammalian vertebrates
• Investigation of connections between circular DNA and neurodegenerative diseases

As an active researcher at the University of Copenhagen, Yating Qin collaborates with international teams and contributes to high-impact publications in leading journals including Nature Communications and Cell and Bioscience.