Reproductive immunity in insects

- M.T. Siva-Jothy

- Mating, sexual conflict, immune function, haemocytes

- During mating the males of many insect species damage the female genital tract. This mating-associated damage activates the female’s immune system. Since female insects determine the timing of mating, they have the potential to predict the immune insult associated with mating. This project will examine this phenomenon in insects. The candidate will learn techniques in insect husbandry, insect physiology, anatomy and immunity and modern quantitative cellular and molecular methods.

To apply, please complete an online application form which can be found at www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply/applying
The closing date is 15th January 2013