Research ProfileI am a PhD candidate at Murdoch University, Western Australia, affiliated with Cryptick Lab and the Harry Butler Institute.
My research focuses on investigating the population structure of ticks from a systematic perspective. Specifically, my current project is using ddRADseq to analyse the population genetic structures of Amblyomma triguttatum 
(ornate kangaroo tick) and other significant species. I integrate this genetic data with environmental and microbial information to gain a comprehensive understanding of these species in their ecosystems.
My research aims to provide further insight into how ticks and tick-borne pathogens are spread throughout a landscape, particularly in Australia where a significant knowledge gap is present.
Barton, X.
Supervisors: A/Prof. Charlotte Oskam, A/Prof. Shane Tobe
Egan, S., Ruiz-Aravena, M., Austen, J., Barton, X., Comte, S., Hamilton, D., Hamede, R., Ryan, U., Irwin, P., Jones, M., and Oskam, C.
2020 | PathogensTitle: High Molecular Weight DNA Purification from Arthropods
Use citizen science website iNaturalist to help map ticks across Western Australia.
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Scripts, results and other documents made during my honours year, available for veiwing and use.
eMail: x.barton@murdoch.edu.au
ORCID: 0000-0002-5783-4941
Github: XWBarton