Genetic Basis of Gonad Determination in Anolis Lizards — NSF Award to University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc (GA, $980,133)
Vertebrate animals determine whether the gonads develop into male testes or female ovaries through a variety of ways, yet scientists still do not fully understand how these processes evolved or how they operate across different species. Reptiles, in particular, display an extraordinary range of gonad-determining system
| Award title | Genetic Basis of Gonad Determination in Anolis Lizards |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2539278 |
| Awardee | University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Amount obligated | $980,133 |
| Principal investigator | Douglas Menke |
| Program | Cell, Dev, & Physio |
| Start date | 05/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Vertebrate animals determine whether the gonads develop into male testes or female ovaries through a variety of ways, yet scientists still do not fully understand how these processes evolved or how they operate across different species. Reptiles, in particular, display an extraordinary range of gonad-determining systems, making them an important group for uncovering fundamental principles of biology. This project focuses on Anolis lizards, which have an ancient genetic system of gonad determinat |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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