Emonet Lab

We investigate how organisms compute and interpret chemical signals. By combining quantitative experiments with mathematical modeling, our research decodes the processes that drive navigation. Our goal is to explain the signal processing and decision-making mechanisms used to translate chemical cues into behavior.

Chemical navigation is not just about following chemical gradients—it involves complex computations in three main areas:

Signal Integration: Combining spatial and temporal sensory information.
Decision Making: Choosing optimal paths based on environmental inputs.
Biological Computation: How these processes are executed at the molecular and cellular levels.

This quantitative perspective reveals the fundamental strategies that organisms use to adapt to diverse environments.

From Bacteria to Fruit Flies

We investigate the well-characterized systems in bacterial chemotaxis and fly olfaction. By bridging microbiology and neuroscience, our dual-system approach:

Identifies universal principles of biological computation.
Sparks creativity and fresh ideas through interdisciplinary research.

Join Us

Our lab offers a unique environment where interdisciplinary research meets pioneering exploration. If you’re passionate about decoding the secrets of nature through innovative computational and experimental methods, we welcome your curiosity and expertise to our team.