Study of the molecular genetics, genomics and neurobiology of olfaction (smell) and its role in behavioral processes in mosquito disease vectors and, more recently, two species of eusocial ants.

1. The researcher’s focus or area of interest is

2. The hypothesis for the research is

3. The results of the research are

4. List one technique or method (i.e., PCR, Western blotting) used by the researcher and list 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of this technique.

5. After listening to the seminar, what would YOU do as the next step in this research? In other words, in which direction would you go?