ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT130100968

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT130100968

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Continuous tooth replacement in mammals: revealing the fundamental processes in tooth generation and movement. This project will investigate how molar teeth are made in mammals by examining the nabarlek, or little rock-wallaby, which is one of a handful of mammals that is able to regenerate new molars throughout its life. These new teeth migrate through the bone in order to move into the correct position in the mouth. By investigating two well-studied organisms, the mouse and the tammar wallaby, as well as the nabarlek itself, the developmental processes and genes involved in molar generation and movement will be revealed. This project will integrate findings in regenerative medicine, evolutionary biology, materials engineering and palaeontology to reveal the mechanisms and origins of this astounding capability.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-12-2013

End Date: 28-12-2019

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $739,168.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Evolution of Developmental Systems | Evolutionary Biology | Biological Adaptation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Oro-Dental Disorders | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological Adaptation | Evolution of Developmental Systems | Evolutionary Biology | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences | Oro-Dental Disorders

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