This document discusses research on the desert rodent Peromyscus eremicus and its adaptation to desert conditions. Genome sequencing and analysis revealed signals of positive selection in genes related to water balance and osmoregulation. Physiological experiments showed changes in electrolyte levels and weight in response to water deprivation. RNA sequencing of kidneys identified differential expression of genes involved in extracellular matrix and solute transport. Correlation of gene expression with physiology supported roles for aquaporin 2, solute carrier 2a9, and solute carrier 22a11 in osmoregulation. The research aims to combine genomics, physiology and natural selection to understand P. eremicus' adaptations to desert environments.