John S. Sproul
- Biology, Assistant Professor
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General Information
Biography
I am an evolutionary biologist broadly interested in understanding the rules of life that give rise to the astounding diversity of species on the planet. In particular, my research investigates how repetitive DNA shapes the evolution of genomes and species. I study this topic using diverse groups of insects as model species. Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, backpacking, and camping with my kids. I also enjoy poetry, classic novels, sewing, building/ fixing things, and playing the guitar.
Teaching Interests
Biology, evolution, entomology, molecular evolution, computational biology
Research Interests
repetitive DNA, biodiversity, evolution, software tool development