Biology Archive

Andrew Berglund, University at Albany – The Fight Against Myotonic Dystrophy

On University at Albany Week:Β  We still need to find a cure for many afflictions. Andrew

Bhupal Shrestha, University at Albany – Tracking Western Wildfire Smoke

On University at Albany Week: Western wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for the Western U.S.

Elizabeth Blaber, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Understanding How the Environment Affects Stem Cell Function

How our environment affects us can be complex. Elizabeth Blaber, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering

Robert Nordon, University of New South Wales – Making Blood Stem Cells on a Microchip

Stem cell research can be politically divisive. Robert Nordon, associate professor in the graduate school of

Monica Daley, University of California Irvine – BirdBot

Flying might not be the only thing birds can teach us. Monica Daley, associate professor of

Davida Smyth, Texas A&M University San Antonio –What Municipal Wastewater Can Teach Us About COVID-19

We’re still learning new things about tracking viruses. Davida Smyth, associate professor of molecular microbiology at

Graham Reynolds, University of North Carolina Asheville – Uncovering Hidden Biodiversity in the Tropics

Have we discovered everything in the animal kingdom already? Graham Reynolds, associate professor of biology at

Kiyoko Yokota, SUNY Oneonta – Why You Should Still Care About Microplastics

On SUNY Oneonta Week:Β  Microplastics are a modern environmental threat. Kiyoko Yokota, associate professor of biology,

Kate McGrath, SUNY Oneonta – Facial Asymmetry in Gorillas Can Be A Sign of Stress

On SUNY Oneonta Week:Β  Stress in childhood can alter the shape of your face. Kate McGrath,

Florian Reyda, SUNY Oneonta – Parasites Revisited

On SUNY Oneonta Week:Β  Parasites have a role to play in an ecosystem. Florian Reyda, professor