Profile
Marcus Hicks
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About Me:
I live in London and I am a PhD student working with butterflies – I enjoy good films, good food and nature!
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My pronouns are:
he/him
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My Work:
I am working on the evolution of South American butterflies, and seeing how they cope with intense dry seasons in the forests of Peru.
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Parts of the Amazon undergo a pronounced environmental change during the dry season. Some species have been known to alter their reproduction during this season, to save their energy (much like a bear during the winter!). We are looking at the genes involved in this process, and how they have evolved in these populations.
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Current Job:
PhD student and lab demonstrator at QMUL
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Employer:
Queen Mary University of London
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