Biology Archive
Daniel Hahn, University of Florida – “Sexy” Fruit Flies
Apparently, you can sterilize flies too well. In today’s Academic Minute, Daniel Hahn, assistant professor in
26/5/2014
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Susan Kalisz, University of Pittsburgh – Recipe for Invasive Plant Species
Species interaction dictates a great deal of a location’s biodiversity. Susan Kalisz, professor of biology at
21/5/2014
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Phillip Sponenberg, Virginia Tech – Fainting Goats
The Latin name myotonia congenitamight not mean much to you, but you’ve likely seen them in action.
14/5/2014
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Yehuda Ben-Shahar, Washington University in St. Louis – RNA Messengers
RNA seems like the unsung little brother of DNA and protein. But Yehuda Ben-Shahar, assistant professor
13/5/2014
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Lee Newman, SUNY ESF – Using Plants to Address Environmental Issues
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster is having significant consequences on our environment. Dr. Lee Newman, associate
30/4/2014
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Marco Bisoffi, Chapman University – Thinking Outside the Tumor
Studying the area surrounding a cancerous tumor may provide new medical insights. Dr. Marco Bisoffi, associate
29/4/2014
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Anne Murphy, Georgia State University – Infant and Adult Pain Response
Does the pain felt by an infant affect them later in life? Anne Murphy, associate professor
25/4/2014
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John Roe, University of North Carolina Pembrooke – Declining Leatherback Turtle Population
The leatherback turtle population is getting some much needed help. Dr. John Roe, assistant professor of
17/4/2014
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Victor Albert, University at Buffalo – Ancient Lineage of Flower DNA
Studying the DNA of the ancient Amborella flower is opening up new insights into the evolution of
9/4/2014
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