Singapore
Parasite Community Assembly and Transmission in Long-tailed Macaques
We use Geographic Information Systems and genetic tools to study how landscape features (i.e. physical, social and anthropogenic) and ecological drivers influence parasite community assembly and transmission in long-tailed macaques. As part of this effort, we evaluate prokaryotic and eukaryotic gut microbial communities and their interactions to understand factors that influence gut community diversity and stability.
Research Focus
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Genetics and Genomics
One way to study certain diseases is through genetics - the study of heredity and the variation of individual inherited genes in an organism. At the EIGH, this means studying how organisms can inherit and spread certain diseases. Additionally, by analyzing the entire structure, function, and evolution of an organism's genes, researchers may identify ways to prevent a disease from genetically passing disease traits.
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Infectious Diseases
At the EIGH, our researchers work to combat a number of various illnesses, including infectious diseases caused by organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These diseases can also be spread from one person to another and may be transmitted from animals to humans.
Who’s Involved
EIGH Faculty
GLOBAL PARTNERS
- Nanyang Technological Institute in Singapore
- National Parks Board of Singapore
- National University of Singapore-Duke Medical School
- University of Toronto, Canada
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME PARTNERSHIPS
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Biological Sciences
Additional Information
Publications
Reid, M. J. C., Switzer, W., Schillaci, M., Klegarth, A., Campbell, E., Ragonnet, M., Joanisse, I., Caminiti, K., Lowenberger, C., Galdikas, B., Hollocher, H., Sandstrom, P., & Brooks, J. Bayesian inference reveals ancient origin of Simian Foamy Virus in Orangutans.
Klegarth, A., Hollocher, H., Jones-Engel, L., Shaw, E., Lee, B., Feeney, T., Holmes, D., Laguea, D., & Fuentes, A. Urban primate ranging patterns: GPS-collar deployments for Macaca fascicularis and M. sylvanus.
Wilcox, J. J. S., & Hollocher, H. Unprecedented symbiont eukaryote diversity is governed by internal trophic webs in a wild non-human primate.