Tag: Biology
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Tracy Hookway, Binghamton University – Cell Research Could Help Us Better Understand How Our Hearts Beat
When it comes to the heart, we have much research left to do. Tracy Hookway, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Binghamton University, outlines some remaining questions. The focus of our lab is to develop predictive engineered in vitro models of human cardiovascular tissues to interrogate the mechanisms that drive morphogenic developmental processes.…
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Sophia Tintori, New York University – What Chornobyl’s Worms Teach Us About DNA Damage
What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out. Sophia Tintori is a postdoctoral associate in the Biology Department at New York University. She was trained in developmental biology, cell biology, and genetics at Brown University…
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Lindsey Swierk, Binghamton University – Lizard Adaptations Through the Lens of Organismal Ecology
On Binghamton University Week: How do reptiles of different sexes solve the same problem in different ways? Lindsey Swierk, assistant research professor of biological sciences at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, takes a closer look at anoles. Swierk studies the behavior and ecology of species in a changing world. Her work primarily focuses…
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Adam Session, Binghamton University – Deciphering Polypoid Genome Ancestry
On Binghamton University Week: Untangling the evolution of hybrid plants can be tricky. Adam Session, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks into some. Dr. Session is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University Harpur School of Arts and Sciences His research focuses on genome evolution with a focus on polyploidy and transposable elements. Deciphering…
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Daniel Beverly, Indiana University Bloomington – How Several Minutes of Darkness Can Impact the Environment
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: How will the natural world react to the total solar eclipse? Daniel Beverly, postdoctoral researcher at the O’Neill School of Public Environmental Affairs, examines this. Daniel Beverly is a Postdoctoral Research fellow at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington. He received his…
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Kimberly Rosvall, Indiana University Bloomington – What Can We Expect Animals to do During a Solar Eclipse?
On Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: How will migrating birds treat the solar eclipse? Kimberly Rosvall, associate professor of biology, asks for help in finding out. Kimberly Rosvall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also affiliated with IU’s internationally-recognized Program in Animal Behavior. Rosvall’s overarching…
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Keith Hengen, Washington University St. Louis – Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? Keith Hengen, assistant professor in the department of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, delves into our brain to find the answer. Keith Hengen was born and raised in Concord, NH, and was first introduced to neuroscience at Bates College. From there, Keith went directly to grad school…
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Karolina Fucikova, Assumption University – A Genetically Unique Green Alga Discovered in the California Desert
On Assumption University Week: Deserts aren’t dead and there are still discoveries to be made in them. Karolina Fucikova, associate professor of biology, tells us of one. Karolina Fučíková is a biologist interested in the biodiversity, ecology and evolution of microscopic algae. She obtained her PhD at the University of Connecticut in 2011 and has…
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Ahyeon Koh, Binghamton University – Health Information Collected Through Sweat
Are you sweating right now? Ahyeon Koh, associate professor in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, collects perspiration to track our health. Dr. Koh is currently an associate professor at the Binghamton University Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research focuses on overcoming obstacles…
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Stefan Lovgren, University of Nevada Reno – Saving the River Giants
Large marine life doesn’t just live in the world’s oceans. Stefan Lovgren, research scientist in the college of science at the University of Nevada Reno, looks into protecting the river giants. Stefan Lovgren is a research scientist in the College of Science at the University of Nevada Reno, as well as the communications director of…