History and Philosophy of Biology
Current Research
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Richard Goldschmidt's Heresies
I am currently completing a biography of Goldschmidt's bad reputation as a biologist that contrasts different representations of his life and work. - History and Philosophy of Molecular Evolution
I have projects underway concerning model building and method selection in molecular evolution, especially with the rise of both DNA sequences and computerization. -
History of Drosophila Genetics
In collaboration with Dartmouth students, I am investigating the place of women in Drosophila genetics in the United States. I am also coordinating an international group of scholars who are collaboratively researching the spread of the Drosophila network around the world from 1910 to 1990. -
History of Embryology in the Twentieth Century
I am currently researching the fate of embryologists who were forced to flee Germany. I am focusing on Hans Holtfreter's research on the mechanics of gastrulation and Viktor Hamburger's developmental genetics research on the creeper mutant. This work is also part of the Embryo Project.
Latest Projects
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