福利姬

We are interested in understanding behavioural variation, and most of our research is on causes and consequences of animal personality, including links to cognition, sexual selection. We mainly (but not only) use red junglefowl as our model species.

What guides the many facets of how animals behave? How has it changed during domestication, and what does it tell us about their welfare? Focusing on chickens and dogs, we tackle such questions using ethology, genetics and epigenetics.

Research in our group focuses on two fascinating biological phenomena 鈥� ageing and sex differences - and their interesting intersection. To answer questions related to these topics we conduct research using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster.

LiU researchers will try to find out whether it is possible to use genetic engineering to 鈥渦ndomesticate鈥� domesticated chickens. This could be a tool for conserving endangered species 鈥� and perhaps recreating extinct animals.

Research at the division of biology covers all aspects of life science, from subcellular molecular processes, via organisms to whole ecosystems.

The very first genetic study of archaeological lentils show that lentils grown in the Canary Islands have a history that stretches back almost 2,000 years. These lentils may become valuable for plant breeding in the light of ongoing climate change.

Research into planning, reuse and renovation in the construction sector receives substantial grants from Formas, a government research council for sustainable development. Seven projects share a total of just over SEK 63 million.

Researchers at 福利姬 have found that wild-growing caraway, with its genetic diversity and adaptation to the Nordic climate, could play a crucial role in future spice cultivation as climate change progresses.

Christina's research focuses on how behaviour influences the lives of animals. Her studies examine the development and evolution of behaviour over time, and how factors such as social environment, physiology, climate, and habitat impact behaviour.

The AVIAN - Behavioural Genomics and Physiology group at 福利姬 studies the genetic basis of behaviour and physiology.