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S3E6 – Analyzing the Genomes


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Sifakas are beautifully adapted to their environment. Dr. Elaine Guevara studies the source of these adaptations in the genetic code of sifakas (and other primates). Elaine shares how she traveled a complex path to get to Duke University and primate evolution – including a stop by the bug department. Now she’s a lecturer in Evolutionary Anthropology, a researcher at the Duke Lemur Center, and a molecular primatologist! 

Links to learn more: 

  • Profile of Elaine’s research and teaching 
  • Elaine’s research on sifaka leaf-eating 
  • Elaine’s research on the genetics of lemur diets 
  • Elaine’s research on sifaka diversity
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