Department of Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology

A new wrinkle in turtles: Their genomes fold in a unique way

A new study led by evolutionary biologist Nicole Valenzuela describes the three-dimensional architecture of turtle genomes, which fold in a configuration unlike any other animal observed so far. Read More

November 11, 2024

Burgin selected as chair of Iowa State’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology

Amy Burgin comes to Iowa State from the University of Kansas. She will begin her appointment on Jan. 1, 2025. Read More

June 19, 2024

Lab-grown liver organoid to speed up turtle research

The discovery will aid deeper study of turtle genetics, including the cause of traits with potential medical applications for humans, such as the ability to survive weeks without oxygen. Read More

March 5, 2024

Iowa State’s herbarium offers window into plant history

Iowa State’s Ada Hayden Herbarium holds more than 700,000 preserved plant, fungal, and algal specimens, a valuable resource for research and instruction. Read More

January 25, 2024

EEOB professor offers students unique animal research opportunity

Corinna Most, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, is helping make immersive animal behavior research more accessible for students. Read More

November 20, 2023

Jonathan Wendel is elected to National Academy of Sciences

Distinguished Professor Jonathan Wendel is one of two Iowa State faculty members to receive this prestigious honor this year. Read More

May 8, 2023

Jonathan Wendel is elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Professor Jonathan Wendel, ecology, evolution, and organismal biology, has shed light on the importance of genome doubling in plants. Read More

April 20, 2023

Researchers find rare and endangered bumble bees in Iowa

LAS researcher Amy Toth leads a research team studying endangered rusty patched bumble bees and American bumble bees. Read More

September 6, 2022