Publications by authors named "Suzannah Rutherford"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Suzannah Rutherford"
- Suzannah Rutherford's research primarily focuses on the role of Hsp90, a molecular chaperone protein, in developmental buffering, phenotypic variation, and evolution, particularly in model organisms like Drosophila melanogaster.
- Her studies reveal that Hsp90 functions as an "evolutionary capacitor" by moderating genetic variation, leading to significant phenotypic changes during environmental stress, while also controlling the robustness of gene networks across diverse species.
- Rutherford's work utilizes innovative methodologies, such as geometric morphometrics, to analyze morphological traits, contributing to an understanding of how Hsp90 influences both qualitative and quantitative traits, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of evolutionary dynamics.
