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Yehuda Ben-Shahar is a Professor of Biology at Washington University, joining the faculty in 2008. His research focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying behavior in insects, particularly using Drosophila melanogaster and honey bees as model systems. He leads the Ben-Shahar Lab, which investigates topics such as feeding and mating decisions, social behavior in honey bees, and the development of genetic tools for studying neural functions. His work integrates behavioral, genetic, genomic, and biochemical approaches to explore how genes influence neuronal circuits and behavior.
Dr. Ben-Shahar holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research has been recognized through notable publications, including studies highlighted by the Faculty of 1000 and media outlets like the New York Times and BBC. He collaborates with institutions such as the Tyson Research Center and has contributed to advancements in understanding chemosensory functions in humans and insects.
His lab’s research themes include the genetic basis of social behavior in honey bees, the role of microRNAs in behavioral plasticity, and the evolution of ion channels in insects. He has mentored undergraduate researchers like Greenberg J and has published widely on topics ranging from neurobiology to evolutionary genetics.
- Key Research Areas: Behavioral genetics, neuroethology, insect social behavior, molecular biology.
- Labs/Teams: Ben-Shahar Lab, Tyson Research Center collaborations.
