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Manyuan Long is a Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolution. He completed his B.A. and M.S. in Crop Plants Genetics at Sichuan Agricultural University and obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. in Genetics and Evolution from the University of California at Davis. With a research career spanning several decades, Long's work focuses on gene origination and evolution, particularly regarding the functions of new genes and their evolutionary analysis. He has around 200 publications, including notable books such as 'New Genes Originate Evolve?' and 'Evolution Genes Genomes.' His contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship in Natural Sciences and being elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Long has made significant impacts in the fields of molecular evolution and genetics, influencing numerous major textbooks in evolutionary biology. His work has been highlighted in prestigious journals and media, reflecting its societal relevance and scientific importance.
University of Chicago • Chicago IL
Teaching and conducting research in ecology and evolution, with a focus on gene origination and molecular evolution.
Department of Philosophy