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Thea Bliss

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tbliss2@illinois.edu

Research Areas

Ecology
Entomology - Research - Molecular evolution, biodiversity, and systematics
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Entomology Graduate Student -- Advisor: Matt Doremus
Doremus Arthropod-Microbe Symbioses Lab

Research Description

Studying the symbioses between Mermessus fradeorum and its endosymbionts Rickettsiella, Wolbachia, and Tisiphia. These interactions may result in cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI) and feminization.

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286 Morrill Hall

505 S. Goodwin Ave.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-333-3044

Email: sib@life.illinois.edu

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