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-This wiki contains information about my profession and random topics of interest. First, a bit of background about myself. I am a research scientist and teacher at [[http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca|McMaster University]].
+This wiki contains information about my profession and random topics of interest. First, a bit of background: I work at [[http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca|McMaster University]] and conduct research and teaching activities. My early education was in the physical sciences. During undergraduate studies, exposure to biochemistry got me interested in nucleic acids and, more broadly, molecular biology. After reading two books, [[http://www.whatislife.ie/downloads/What-is-Life.pdf|'What is life?']] by Erwin Schrodinger and {{:genetic-switch.jpg?linkonly|'A Genetic Switch'}} by Mark Ptashne, I was inspired to pursue a career in biological sciences, specifically in areas of gene expression and gene regulation. Collectively, these experiences influenced my Ph.D. thesis work and subsequent research activities.\\
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-Early on, in college, I took courses in physical and biological sciences. Exposure to Bio-related courses in university got me excited about Molecular Biology. The Erwin Schrodinger's book [[http://www.whatislife.ie/downloads/What-is-Life.pdf|'What is life?']] motivated me to seek a career in biology. But it was Mark Ptashne's book {{:genetic-switch.jpg?linkonly|'A Genetic Switch'}} that persuaded me to further my education in areas related to gene expression and regulatory networks. Together, these early readings influenced my Ph.D. thesis work and subsequent research activities.\\
+I am an expert on two leading invertebrate models, namely, fruit fly (//[[http://eol.org/pages/733739/overview|D. melanogaster]]//) and nematode (two related species - //[[http://eol.org/pages/403869/overview|C. elegans]]// and //[[http://www.briggsae.org/|C. briggsae]]//).
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-My current interests lie in developmental and evolutionary genetics, neurobiology, animal behavior, reproductive system development, and aging. I have the knowledge of two leading invertebrate animal models, fruit fly //[[http://eol.org/pages/733739/overview|D. melanogaster]]// and nematodes //[[http://eol.org/pages/403869/overview|C. elegans]]// and //C. briggsae//.
+At McMaster, my laboratory uses nematodes to study projects related to reproductive system development and evolution, stress response, and aging. Besides doing research, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to my discipline. See the [[http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca/gupta/|McMaster Biology page]] and [[http://www.macwormlab.net|my laboratory website]] for more details.\\
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+If you have any questions, comments, or ideas to share, feel free to send those at //bgupta~dot~bio~at~gmail~dot~com//.\\
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-In addition to doing research and training students, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to my discipline. See [[this page]] and [[http://www.macwormlab.net|this]] for more details.