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James Erickson is an Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University. He has been a part of the department since 2003, specializing in evolutionary biology with a focus on sex determination and developmental biology. His research investigates the mechanisms underlying sex determination in Drosophila, exploring how small differences in the concentrations of signaling molecules can lead to different developmental fates. His work has revealed that the number of X chromosomes present influences sex determination, where the presence of two X chromosomes leads to female development, while a single X chromosome results in male development. He examines key regulatory genes involved in this process, particularly the Sex-lethal gene, and how they interact within specific temporal windows during embryonic development. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Additionally, he has conducted postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions like Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.