Faculty
Heather Hines
- Interim Director, Center for Pollinator Research
- Interim Director, Insect Biodiversity Center
- Professor of Biology
- Huck Co-Hire with Eberly College of Science
208 Mueller Lab
University Park, PA
- Email hmh19@psu.edu
- Phone 814-863-8830
Overview
Applies genomic, transcriptomic, phylogenomic, and bioinformatic approaches to study the evolution and genetics of diverse traits in bees and wasps. This includes study of mimetic color diversification, plant gall induction, novel morphologies, speciation, and social evolution.
Areas of Expertise
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Bumblebee Keyphrases
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Bombus Keyphrases
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Bumblebee Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Hymenoptera Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Hymenoptera Keyphrases
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Bee Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Bombus Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Apoidea Agricultural and Biological Sciences
