Biology Archive

Chris Lassiter, Roanoke College – Estrogen

On Roanoke College Week: How do our organs end up in the right places? Chris Lassiter,

Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen, University at Buffalo – Cellular Senescence

Have we found one of the genes responsible for aging? Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen, assistant professor of chemistry

Douglas Fudge, Chapman University – Hagfish

Dealing with predators is a fact of life for most species. Douglas Fudge, associate professor of

Wendy Turner, University at Albany – Understanding Why Anthrax Outbreaks Occur

On University at Albany Week: Why are some anthrax outbreaks worse than others? Wendy Turner, assistant

Alexandra Kosiba, University of Vermont – The Rebound of the Red Spruce

The red spruce is coming back to the Northeastern United States. Alexandra Kosiba, researcher in the

Rika Anderson, Carleton College – Hydrothermal Vents

On Carleton College Week: How does life survive in the deepest parts of the ocean? Rika

John Loike, Touro College – Xenotransplantation

Animals may help us bridge the organ donation gap. John Loike, professor of biology at Touro

Ken Gobbo, Landmark College – Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a growing social movement. Ken Gobbo, professor of psychology at Landmark College, discusses this

Joe Erlichman, St. Lawrence University – Cerium Dioxide Nanoparticles

A new treatment for ALS could be on the way. Joe Erlichman, professor and chair of

Josef Trapani, Amherst College – Hair Cells

On Amherst College Week: Little hair cells in our ears play big roles in hearing and