Animal sex determination by genes, chromosomes and the environment
We all know that X and Y chromosomes are critical in determining our male or female sex, but many are shocked to discover that this isn’t the case across the animal kingdom. Many reptiles and some fish have no sex chromosomes at all. Other reptiles, frogs and fish have a variety of sex chromosomes and sex-determining genes.
La Trobe University Distinguished Professor and Vice Chancellor’s Fellow, Professor Jennifer Graves, has spent a career looking at the birth and death of sex chromosomes. Jenny has researched an Australian dragon lizard, with a temperature-affected chromosomal system – including a “kinky” W chromosome – that is exposing how other factors, beyond genetics, are deciding what makes our animal brethren male or female.
Specialist Lecture 12pm – 1pm
Meet & Greet with Professor Jenny Graves – 1pm – 2pm
Who should attend
All UQ Staff and Students with an interest in Genetics and Biology
Venue
In-person
Auditorium (Level 7), QBI Building (79)
The Queensland Brain Institute
The University of Queensland
St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia