Parisod Lab
Uncovering the hidden architecture of evolution — from polyploidy to transposable elements and the genomic responses that shape life in changing environments.
Research
Our group at the University of Fribourg - Switzerland investigates how genome dynamics and environmental forces interact to drive plant adaptation and diversification. We focus on processes such as whole-genome duplication, transposable element activity and chromosomal change, and we examine how these shape evolutionary trajectories in natural plant populations, especially in challenging habitats such as alpine landscapes. By combining high-throughput genomics, experimental and field work, and landscape genetics analyses, we aim to unravel how plants cope with and respond to changing environments at the genomic level.
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News & Updates
31 Oct 2024Leo's successfully defends his PhD!
Leo Zeitler defends his PhD thesis. Congratulations, Dr. Zeitler!.
24 Oct 2024Sandra's successfully defends her PhD!
Sandra Grünig defends her PhD thesis. Congratulations, Dr. Grünig!.
08 Oct 2024Farewell to Isaac!
Isaac Ambrogetti successfully wraps up his bachelor's thesis with us. It's been great having him on the team, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors!
16 Sep 2024Sandra's paper published in New Phytologist!
Ice age driven range shifts of diploids and expanding autotetraploids within a conserved niche
29 Jul 2024Marc and Rimjhim's paper published MBE!
Biased Retention of Environment-Responsive Genes Following Genome Fractionation
25 Jul 2024Farewell to Leo!
Leo Wuetschert successfully presented his 1st year master's internship. Congrats!
