王宪辉,中国科学院动物研究所研究员，行为遗传学研究组组长，博士生导师。2004年中国科学院动物研究所获博士学位，并留所工作，2005-2007年在美国马里兰大学从事博士后研究。研究工作以我国重要的农业昆虫为模式系统，运用基因组学等多学科交叉手段，开展昆虫聚群和社会行为调控机制研究。迄今已在Nature, Nature communications, Annual Review of Entomology, PNAS, Science Advances, eLife, PloS Genetics等国内外学术期刊发表论文30多篇。主持国家自然科学基金重点项目、国际合作项目、973等多项国家级课题。获第十四届中国青年科技奖（2016年），2017年国家自然科学二等奖（排名第二）。现担任中国昆虫学会常务理事，中国昆虫学会青年工作委员会主任委员，昆虫基因组学专业委员会副主任委员，中国动物学会动物行为学专业委员会常务理事，北京昆虫学会理事，Journal of Insect Physiology、昆虫学报、应用昆虫学报期刊编委等学术职务。

　　主要以重要农业昆虫——飞蝗和授粉蜂为研究对象，围绕“群聚行为和社会分工的遗传及分子调控机制”开展以下几方面工作：1. 3D行为基因组解析；2. 飞蝗群体行为调控机制研究；3. 授粉熊蜂社会行为调控机理研究；4. 衰老的群体效应及分子机理研究。

1. 国家自然科学基金重点项目、31930012、飞蝗两型能量权衡的神经内分泌调控机制、2020/01-2024/12、在研、主持。
2. 国家自然科学基金国际(地区)合作与交流项目、3201101042、熊蜂社会行为和生殖分工的信息素及内分泌调控、2020/10-2023/09、在研、主持。
3. 中国科学院科技服务网络计划、KFJ-STS-ZDTP-073、授粉熊蜂规模化繁育技术的研发和示范、2020/01-2021/06、在研、主持。
4. 国家自然科学基金面上项目、31772531、飞蝗感知促成熟信息素的神经分子机制、2018/01/01-2021/12/31、在研、主持。

1. Ge, J., Ge, Z.X., Zhu, D., Wang, X.H.*, 2020, Pheromonal regulation of the reproductive division of labor in social insects. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, doi: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00837 (*Co-corresponding author)
2. Guo, S.Y., Wang, X.H., Kang, L. *, 2020, Special significance of non-drosophila insects in aging. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, doi: 10.3389/fcell.2020.576571
3. Guo, X.J., Qiaoqiao Yu, Q.Q., Chen, D.F., Wei, J.N., Yang, P.C., Yu, J., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.* 2020. 4-vinylanisole is an aggregation pheromone in locusts. Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2610-4 (*Co-corresponding author)
4. Guo, W., Song, J., Yang, P.C., Chen, X.Y., Chen, D.F., Ren, D.N., Kang, L.*, Wang, X.H. * 2020, Juvenile hormone suppresses aggregation behavior through influencing antennal gene expression in locusts. PLoS Genetics, 16(4): e1008762  (*Co-corresponding author)
5. Hou, L., Wang, X.S., Yang, P.C., Li, B.B., Lin, Z., Kang, L.*, Wang, X.H.* 2020, DNA methyltransferase 3 participates in behavioral phase change in the migratory locust. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, DOI: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2020.103374 (*Co-corresponding author)
6. Yang P.C., Hou, L., Wang X.H.*, Kang L.* 2019, Core transcriptional signatures of phase change in the migratory locust. Protein&Cell, DOI: 10.1007/s13238-019-0648-6 (*Co-corresponding author)
7. Yang P.C., Hou, L., Wang X.H.*, Kang L.* 2019, Core transcriptional signatures of phase change in the migratory locust. Protein&Cell, DOI: 10.1007/s13238-019-0648-6 (*Co-corresponding author).
8. Hou L., Li B.B., Ding D., Kang L.*, Wang X.H.* 2019, CREB-B acts as a key mediator of NPF/NO pathway involved in phase-related locomotor plasticity in locusts. PLoS Genetics, 15(5): e1008176 (*Co-corresponding author).
9. Wei, J.N., Shao, W.B., Cao, M.M., Ge, J., Yang, P.C., Chen, L., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.* 2019, Phenylacetonitrile in locusts facilitates an antipredator defense by acting as an olfactory aposematic signal and cyanide precursor. Science Advances, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aav5495(*Co-corresponding author).
10. Zhou, F., Kang, L.*, Wang, X.H.* 2019, JUMPING Detector: An automated monitoring equipment for the locomotion of jumping insects. Insect Science, DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12668. (*Co-corresponding author)
11. Chen, D.F., Tang, J.X., Li, B.B., Hou, L., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.*, 2018, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing induces exon skipping by complete or stochastic altering splicing in the migratory locust. BMC Biotechnology, 18:60 (*Co-corresponding author).
12. Guo, W., Ren, D.N., Zhao, L.F., Jiang, F., Song, J., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.*, 2018, Identification of Odorant-Binding Proteins (OBPs) and Functional Analysis of Phase-Related OBPs in the Migratory Locust. Frontiers in Physiology, doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00984 (*Co-corresponding author).
13. Li, B.B., Hou, L., Zhu, D., Xu, X.L., An, S.H.*, Wang, X.H.*. 2018 Identification and caste-dependent expression patterns of DNA methylation associated genes in Bombus terrestris. Scientic Reports, 8: 2332. DOI:10.1038/s41598-018-20831-1 (*Co-corresponding author).
14. Zhu, J., F. Jiang, X. Wang, P. Yang, Y. Bao, W. Zhao, W. Wang, H. Lu, Q. Wang, N. Cui, J. Li, X. Chen, L. Luo, J. Yu, L. Kang* and F. Cui* (2017). "Genome sequence of the small brown planthopper, Laodelphax striatellus." Gigascience 6(12): 1-12.
15. Chen, Z.Z., Liu, L., Liu, S., Cheng, L., Wang, X.H., and Xu, Y*. 2017 Response of Chrysoperla nipponensis (Okamoto)(Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) Under Long and Short Photoperiods. Journal of insect science 17, 35.
16. Jiang, F., Liu, Q., Liu, X., Wang, X.H.*, and Kang, L.* 2017 Genomic data from arthropods reveal high conservation but divergent evolutionary pattern of Polycomb/Trithorax group genes in arthropods. Insect science. doi: 10.1111/1744-7917.12558 (*Co-corresponding author).
17. Jiang F, Liu Q, Wang Y.L., Zhang J., Wang H.M., Song T.Q., Yang M.L., Wang X.H. *, Kang L.* 2017 Comparative genomic analysis of SET-domain family reveals the origin, expansion, and putative function of the arthropod-specific SmydA genes as histone modifier in insects. GigaScience, gix031 (*Co-corresponding author).
18. Hou, L., Yang, P.C., Jiang, F., Liu, Q., Wang, X.H. *, Kang, L. * 2017. The neuropeptide F/nitric oxide pathway is essential for shaping locomotor plasticity underlying locust phase transition. eLife 10.7554/eLife.22526 (*Co-corresponding author).
19. Wei, J.N., Shao, W.B., Wang, X.H., Ge, J., Chen, X.Y., Yu, D., Kang L.* 2017. Composition and emission dynamics of migratory locust volatiles in response to changes in developmental stages and population density. Insect Science 24: 60-72.
20. Li, Y., Zhang, J., Chen, D.F., Yang, P.C., Jiang, F., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.* 2016. CRISPR/Cas9 in locusts: Successful establishment of an olfactory deficiency line by targeting the mutagenesis of an odorant receptor co-receptor (Orco). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 79: 27-31.(*Co-corresponding author).
21. Chen, B., Wang, X.H., Tu, Z.J., Huang, Y.P. 2016. Leap forward with insect genomics preface. Insect Science 23: 332-334.
22. Li, J., Lu, Z.K., He, J., Chen, Q.Q., Wang, X.H., Kang, L., Li, X.D.* 2016. Alternative exon‐encoding regions of Locusta migratoria muscle myosin modulate the pH dependence of ATPase activity. Insect Molecular Biology doi: 10.1111/imb.12254
23. Guo, S.Y., Jiang, F., Yang, P.C., Liu, Q., Wang X.H. *, Kang, L. * 2016. Characteristics and expression patterns of histone-modifying enzyme systems in the migratory locust. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 76: 18-28 (*Co-corresponding author).
24. Xu, J. J., Wan, G.J., Hu, D.B., He, J., Chen, F.J., Wang, X.H., Hua, H.X., Pan, W.D.* 2016. Molecular characterization, tissue and developmental expression profiles of cryptochrome genes in wing dimorphic brown planthoppers, Nilaparvata lugens. Insect science doi: 10.1111/1744-7917.12256.
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26. Hou, L., Jiang, F., Yang, P.C., Wang, X.H.*, Kang, L.* 2015 Molecular characterization and expression profiles of neuropeptide precursors in the migratory locust. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 63, 63-71 (*Co-corresponding author).
27. Wang, X.H., Fang, X.D., Yang, P.C., Jiang, X.T., Jiang, F., Zhao, D.J., Li, B.L., Cui, F., Wei, J.N., Ma, C., Wang, Y.D., He, J., Luo, Y., Wang, Z.F., Guo, X.J., Guo, W., Wang, X.S., Zhang, Y., Yang, M.L., Hao, S.G., Chen, B., Ma, Z.Y., Yu, D., Xiong, Z.Q., Zhu, Y.B., Fan, D.D., Han, L.J., Wang, B., Chen, Y.X., Wang, J.W., Yang, L., Zhao, W., Feng, Y., Chen, G.X., Lian, J.M., Li, Q.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Yao, X.M., Lv, N., Zhang, G.J., Li, Y.R., Wang, J., Wang, J., Zhu, B.L., Kang, L.*, 2014 Locust genome sequence provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight. Nature Communications 10.1038/ncomms3957.
28. Wang, X.H., Kang, L., 2014. Molecular mechanisms of phase change in locusts. Annual Review of Entomology, 59, 225-243.
29. Luo, Y., Wang, X.H.*, Yu, D., Chen, B., Kang, L., 2013. Differential responses of migratory locusts to systemic RNA interference via double-stranded RNA injection and feeding. Insect Molecular Biology, 22：574-583 (*The first co-author).
30. Jiang, F., Yang, M.L., Guo, W., Wang, X.H., Kang, L., 2012, Large-scale transcriptome analysis of retroelements in the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria. PLoS One, 7: e40532.
31. Wu, R., Wu, Z.M., Wang, X.H.*, Yang, P.C., Yu, D., Zhao, C.X., Xu, G.W. and Kang L., 2012. Metabolomic analysis reveals that carnitines are key regulatory metabolites in phase transition of the locusts. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of (USA), 109: 3259-3263 (*The first co-author).
32. Luo, Y., Wang, X.H.*, Yu, D., Kang, L., 2012. The SID-1 double-stranded RNA transporter is not required for systemic RNAi in the migratory locust. RNA Biology, 9：1-6 (*The first co-author).
33. Wang, H.S., Ma, Z.Y., Cui, F. Wang, X.H., Guo, W., Yang, P.C. and Kang L., 2012. Parental phase status affects the cold hardiness of progeny eggs in locusts. Functional Ecology, 26：379–389.
34. Guo, W., Wang, X.H.*, Ma, Z.Y., Xue, L., Han, J.Y., Yu, D., and Kang L., 2011. CSP and takeout genes modulate the switch between attraction and repulsion during behavioral phase change in the migratory locust. PLoS Genetics, 7: e1001291, 1-13 (*The first co-author).
35. Ma, Z.Y., Guo, W., Guo, X.J., Wang, X.H., Kang L., 2011, Modulation of behavioral phase changes of the migratory locust by the catecholamine metabolic pathway. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (USA), 108: 3882-3887.
36. Zhang, Y., Wang, X.H., and Kang L., 2011. A k-mer scheme to predict piRNAs and characterize locust piRNAs. Bioinformatics, 27: 771–776.
37. Guo, W., Wang, X.H.*, Zhao, D.J., Yang, P.C. and Kang L., 2010. Molecular cloning and temporal-spatial expression of I element in gregarious and solitary locusts. Journal of Insect Physiology, 56: 943-948 (*The first co-author).
38. Wang, X.H., Qi, X.L., and Kang L., 2010. Geographic differences on accumulation of sugars and polyols in locust eggs in response to cold acclimation. Journal of Insect Physiology, 56: 966-970.
39. Baker, R.H., Morgan, J., Wang, X.H., Boore, J.L. and Wilkinson, G.S., 2009. Genomic analysis of a sexually-selected character: EST sequencing and microarray analysis of eye-antennal imaginal discs in the stalk-eyed fly Teleopsis dalmanni (Diopsidae). BMC Genomics, 10: 361.
40. Wang, H.S., Wang, X.H.*, Guo, W., Zhang, S.F. and Kang L., 2007. cDNA cloning of heat shock proteins and their expression in the two phases of the migratory locust. Insect Molecular Biology, 16: 207-219 (*The first co-author).
41. Qi, X.L., Wang, X.H*. and Kang L., 2007. Influence of soil moisture on egg cold hardiness in the migratory locust Locusta migratoria (Orthoptera:Acridiidae). Physiol. Entomol., 32: 219-224 (*The first co-author).
42. Jing, X.H., Wang, X.H. and Kang L., 2005. Chill injury in the eggs of the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria (Orthoptera: Acrididae): the time-temperature relationship with high-temperature interruption. Insect Science, 12: 171-178.
43. Wang, X.H., Kang L., 2005. Differences in egg thermotolerance between tropical and temperate populations of the migratory locust Locusta migratoria (Orthoptera: Acridiidae). Journal of Insect Physiology, 51: 1277-1285.
44. Wang, X. H. and Kang L., 2003. Rapid cold hardening in young hoppers of the migratory locust Locusta migratoria L. (Orthoptera:Acridiidae). CryoLetters, 24: 331-340.
45. Wang, X.H., QI X.L., Kang L. 2003. Rapid cold hardening process of insects and its ecological adaptive significance. Prog. Nat. Sci. 13: 641-647.