Collaborative Research: The Parallel Origin and Evolution of Venom Systems — NSF Award to Florida State University (FL, $899,690)
Different species often arrive at similar solutions to recurring challenges through convergent evolution. Such events provide some of the strongest examples of adaptation, yet understanding the molecular mechanisms and constraints that result in such convergence has only recently become possible due to advances in comp
| Award title | Collaborative Research: The Parallel Origin and Evolution of Venom Systems |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2553795 |
| Awardee | Florida State University |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Amount obligated | $899,690 |
| Principal investigator | Darin Rokyta |
| Program | Evo Patterns & Processes |
| Start date | 07/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Different species often arrive at similar solutions to recurring challenges through convergent evolution. Such events provide some of the strongest examples of adaptation, yet understanding the molecular mechanisms and constraints that result in such convergence has only recently become possible due to advances in computing and genomics. Among animals, traits such as flight have arisen independently numerous times (e.g., in lineages giving rise to birds, bats, and insects), defining the ecologie |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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