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The Role of Environmental Change in Gene Regulatory Network Evolution
Research interests
My work broadly focuses on using experimental evolution to understand fundamental questions concerning ecological and evolutionary processes. Specifically, I use microbial experimental evolution in combination with molecular and bioinformatic techniques to determine the evolutionary drivers of gene regulatory networks (GRNs). In addition, I use experimental evolution with cancer cell populations to understand how we might quantify the role of evolution by natural selection of clinically important cancerous traits.
Other responsibilities
I am also a passionate advocator of early years science communication. I have written two books on evolutionary biology for an audience ranging from 6 - 12 years old. For more information see https://tiffanybtaylor.wordpress.com/childrens-books/
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of the HEA, Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 1 Sept 2016
Evolutionary Biology, Doctor of Philosophy, Understanding the Evolutionary Ecology of Dispersal, University of Oxford
1 Sept 2008 → 9 Sept 2011
Award Date: 2 Nov 2012
Evolutionary Biology, Bachelor of Science, BSc Evolutionary Biology (Hons), First Class, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
External positions
Member of the Rosalind Franklin Award Committee, The Royal Society
1 Jan 2018 → 31 Dec 2021
Keywords
- QH301 Biology
- Experimental Evolution
- Molecular Biology
- Gene regulatory networks
- Microbiology
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Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship Renewal - Tiffany Brook Taylor - Role of Genetic and Environmental Drivers in Novel Gene Regulation
Taylor, T. (PI)
5/12/23 → 4/12/26
Project: Research council
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The Role of Environmental Drivers in Creating and Constraining Opportunities for Novel Gene Regulator Recruitment
Taylor, T. (PI)
2/10/17 → 4/12/26
Project: Research council
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Dr Tiffany Taylor - The Role of Environmental Change in Gene Regulatory Network Evolution
Taylor, T. (PI)
1/03/17 → 4/12/26
Project: Research council
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Conditions for the spread of CRISPR-Cas immune systems into bacterial populations
Elliott, J. F. K., McLeod, D. V., Taylor, T. B., Westra, E. R., Gandon, S. & Watson, B. N. J., 19 Jun 2024, In: The ISME journal. 18, 1, wrae108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multi-layered genome defences in bacteria
Agapov, A., Baker, K. S., Bedekar, P., Bhatia, R. P., Blower, T. R., Brockhurst, M. A., Brown, C., Chong, C. E., Fothergill, J. L., Graham, S., Hall, J. P., Maestri, A., McQuarrie, S., Olina, A., Pagliara, S., Recker, M., Richmond, A., Shaw, S. J., Szczelkun, M. D. & Taylor, T. B. & 5 others, , 30 Apr 2024, In: Current Opinion in Microbiology. 78, 102436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Pseudomonas fluorescens
Taylor, T. B., Silby, M. W. & Jackson, R. W., 29 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Trends in Microbiology. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evolutionary innovation through transcription factor rewiring in microbes is shaped by levels of transcription factor activity, expression, and existing connectivity
Shepherd, M., Pierce, A. & Taylor, T., 23 Oct 2023, In: PLOS Biology . 21, 10, 26 p., e3002348.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mutational hotspots lead to robust but suboptimal adaptive outcomes in certain environments
Flanagan, L., Horton, J. & Taylor, T., 10 Oct 2023, In: Microbiology. 169, 10, 13 p., 001395.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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