I am interested in how selection affects morphological, functional and behavioral aspects of sexual reproduction, genitalia in particular.
This beautiful illustration of mating ducks accompanied my paper in The Scientist @ Catherine Delphia
I published an article in Slate.com defending my project, and basic science in general, from politically motivated attacks last year. This started me on an outreach path to defend basic science funding.
Basic science defense
Do you know any good examples of basic science that ended up having an important application? Please send me a message to add to my growing database.