Animals and microbes encode a variety of molecules to sense, manipulate, and defend against one another. The outcome of these complex interactions can mean the difference between peaceful coexistence and a deadly infection. We study how animals have evolved to recognize and respond to pathogenic bacteria, and how microbes adapt to survive in the host environment. Click here to learn more.
The Barber lab is affiliated with the Institute of Ecology & Evolution and the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon.
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