Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170100165

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP170100165

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Mitochondria, maternal inheritance and the evolution of male life-histories. This project aims to unravel the extent to which maternal inheritance of the mitochondrial DNA renders it susceptible to accumulating mutations that are harmful only to males; an evolutionary theory called ‘Mother’s Curse’. Left unchecked, Mother’s Curse could threaten the long-term viability of populations. This project will combine experimental techniques in ecology, fruit fly genetics and a platform for measuring physiological phenotypes to test three hypotheses central to the theory. By testing these hypotheses, the project intends to understand the causes of sex differences in physiology, longevity and reproductive health, and improve awareness of evolutionary concepts that may ultimately affect human health.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 30-06-2017

End Date: 31-12-2019

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $376,500.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Life Histories | Evolutionary Biology | Biological Adaptation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological Adaptation | Evolutionary Biology | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Life Histories

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