González Lab BCN

Genetic basis of adaptive evolution

We aim at identifying all adaptive transposable element insertions in Drosophila melanogaster natural populations

Molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive mutations

We want to understand how adaptive mutations induce phenotypic changes

Fitness traits most relevant for adaptation

We aim at elucidating which phenotypic traits play an important role in adaptive evolution

23 March, 2021

Congratulations Pia!

We are very happy to share that Pia’s has successfully defended her master thesis (110/110)! Pia joined the lab in … Continue Reading

11 February, 2021

For Women in Science

At Gonzalez lab we are committed to provide equal opportunities to women and men in science. This 11th February, we … Continue Reading

28 September, 2020

Congrats to Dr. Vivien Horvath!

We are very happy and very proud of Vivien who has successfully defended her thesis. Vivien has made important contributions … Continue Reading

16 September, 2020

Congratulations on your master Javi!

Congratulations Javi on your Master thesis defense. Javi has contributed to the characterization of an adaptive transposable element insertion under … Continue Reading

2 July, 2020

Josefa González elected as SMBE Council member

Josefa González has been elected by the SMBE members to be a Councillor for the society. The Society for Molecular … Continue Reading

26 June, 2020

Pia Viscomi ERASMUS fellowship has been extended!

Pia Viscomi was awarded an ERASMUS fellowship to carry out her master thesis research in our laboratory. Pia started to … Continue Reading

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Julius Brennecke 2 hours ago

To all Transposon aficionados: Spread the word & encourage students & postdocs to sign up: the EMBL "Mobile Genome" conference takes place virtually end of August 2021 TE meetings are simply the best. To keep this meeting alive, we need attendants!!!! embl.org/about/info/cou… Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González

LaCiènciaAlTeuMón 19 hours ago

Volvemos a @CosmoCaixa con el espectáculo de ciencia, arte y tecnología multimedia "#MolecularPlasticity en #COVID19" de @LCATMon @EEAD_CSIC con el apoyo de #CuentaLaCiencia @FGCSIC @SEBBM_es complementando las actividades del @43congresoSEBBM 19/07 19h cosmocaixa.org/ca/p/molecular… Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González

Dr. Josefa González 22 hours ago

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Dr. Josefa González 1 day ago

This year besides Spain, Europe and the United States, we have been invited to share our research at the latin american genetics meeting #alag2021 and the #AsiaEvo Conference. #Subtweet

test Twitter Media - This year besides Spain, Europe and the United States, we have been invited to share our research at the latin american genetics meeting #alag2021 and the #AsiaEvo Conference. #Subtweet https://t.co/v4UkFF4ly8

test Twitter Media - This year besides Spain, Europe and the United States, we have been invited to share our research at the latin american genetics meeting #alag2021 and the #AsiaEvo Conference. #Subtweet https://t.co/v4UkFF4ly8

LaCiènciaAlTeuMón 1 day ago

Queremos agradacer especialmente al @insmilabcn por acoger el #CitizenFlyLab en sus instalaciones y abrir sus puertas, y permitir la participación de otros institutos de Barcelona. Pronto podremos llevar esta iniciativa a otras comunidades. Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González