Jeffrey Barrick

Jeffrey E. Barrick is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. His research uses the tools of genomics, synthetic biology, and molecular biology to study the evolution of microorganisms, including symbionts of insects. Since 2022, Barrick has directed the E. coli Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE), which has been underway since 1988.[1]

  1. ^ Callaway, Ewen (June 14, 2022). "Legendary bacterial evolution experiment enters new era". Nature. 606 (7915): 634–635. Bibcode:2022Natur.606..634C. doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01620-3. PMID 35701611 – via www.nature.com.