Category: Biology
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Michal Stachowiak, University at Buffalo – Schizophrenia and Early Brain Development
Schizophrenia may develop much early than previously thought. Michal Stachowiak, professor in the department of pathology and anatomical sciences at the University at Buffalo, discusses new findings that show the early stages of pregnancy as the starting point. Michal Stachowiak, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences in the Jacobs…
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Paolo Forni, University at Albany – From the Nose to the Brain
We all remember going through puberty. Paolo Forni, assistant professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany, explores why this rite of passage is delayed for some. 2008 Ph.D. Biochemistry/Cellular Biotechnology, University of Turin, Italy. 2006-2011 Visiting Fellow, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA. 2011-2013 Research Fellow, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.…
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Stephanie Gill, University at Buffalo – Yetis
On this Student Spotlight: Has a yeti specimen been found? Stephanie Gill, PhD candidate at the University of Buffalo, discusses the samples found in the Himalayas. Stephanie Gill is a Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Sciences at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. Yetis A couple years back, our lab was contacted by a…
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David Richardson, SUNY New Paltz – Warming Lakes
A clue to a changing climate could be in your nearest lake. David C. Richardson, associate professor in the biology department at the State University of New York at New Paltz, discusses how lakes can show signs of a warmer planet. David Richardson is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY New Paltz. David Richardson…
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Pankaj Karande, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Living Tissue for Transplantation
Can we make human organs in the lab? Pankaj Karande, assistant professor of chemical and bioengineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores new ways that science is pushing the boundaries to fill the organ donor gap. Prof. Karande joined the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Rensselaer in 2008. Before joining Rensselaer, Prof. Karande was a…
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Jennifer Hurley, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Circadian Clock Disruption
How important is it to be in tune with your circadian clock? Jennifer Hurley, assistant professor of biological sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, delves into this question. Dr. Jennifer Hurley received her B.S. from Juniata College in 2004 in Molecular Biology and her Ph.D. at Rutgers/UMDNJ for studying the function of Toxin-Antitoxin modules. She completed…
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Tammy Mildenstein, Cornell College – Fruit Bats
Another species is on the brink of near extinction. Tammy Mildenstein, assistant professor of biology at Cornell College, explores Old World fruit bats and why their decline is harmful to their environment. Tammy Mildenstein is an assistant professor of biology at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. She teaches courses in biology, including Ecology, Environmental…
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Jonathan Wilson, Haverford College – Re-Animating Extinct Plants
Planetary history can hold keys to preserving species when the climate changes. Jonathan Wilson, assistant professor of biology and environmental studies at Haverford College, examines how plant fossils can help current plants survive for generations. I received my B.A. in Computer Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences from Johns Hopkins University in 2003 and a…
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Travis Bailey, SUNY Geneseo – Conquering Vision Loss through Regenerative Biology
Zebrafish could hold clues to helping us repair our eyesight. Travis Bailey, assistant professor of biology at SUNY Geneseo, examines how zebrafish repair their eyes and what we can learn to benefit ourselves in the future. Biologist Travis Bailey gained an interest in regenerative biology as an undergraduate student and forged his pathway into the…
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Adina Roskies, Dartmouth College – Deep Brain Stimulation Affects Personality
Is your consciousness just neural functioning like the rest of your body? Adina Roskies, Helman Family Distinguished Professor; Professor of Philosophy; Chair, Cognitive Science at Dartmouth College, delves into this question. Adina Roskies is the Helman Family Distinguished Professor, Professor of Philosophy and chair of the Cognitive Science Program at Dartmouth College. She is also affiliated…