Tag: Biology
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Janice Chism, Winthrop University – Saki Monkeys
How do you study monkeys that you can’t see? Janice Chism, professor of biology and anthropology at Winthrop University, describes looking for meaning in Saki monkey calls to observe this bashful breed. Dr. Chism has carried out research on wild primate populations throughout the world including a four-year National Science Foundation Fellowship which supported a…
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James Cook, University of Missouri School of Medicine – A Better Fix for Torn ACLs
A new technique to treat ACL injuries may be on the way. James Cook, Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine, describes this new technique and how it could lead to a more active lifestyle for those with repaired ACLs in their knees. James Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D., serves as the…
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Chris Hernandez, Cornell University – Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret
Examining how bones bounce back after breaking may help us build machines. Chris Hernandez, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, delves into how bones heal themselves and return to their original function, which could give machines in faraway places a chance to last longer without replacement parts. Dr. Hernandez is an…
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Andrew Ellington, University of Texas at Austin – Fighting Cancer with Nanomachines
To beat cancer, we may want to start thinking small. Andrew Ellington, professor in the department of molecular biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, explains how microscopic machines may be the key to defeating this disease. Andy Ellington uses evolutionary techniques — in particular, a method known as “directed evolution” — to engineer…
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Matthew Carrigan, Santa Fe College – Human Ethanol Consumption
If ethanol consumption is known to be toxic, why have humans consumed it throughout history? Matthew Carrigan, assistant professor of biology at Santa Fe College, discusses this paradox. Matthew Carrigan is an Assistant Professor of Biology. He began his PhD in neuroscience at University of Florida’s College of Medicine studying the evolution of neuropeptides, and…
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Andrew David, Clarkson University – No Longer an Ocean Away
The oceans are changing with the climate and human intervention. Andrew David, assistant professor of biology at Clarkson University, informs us about these changes and how they affect the species that live there. Andrew A. David is an assistant professor of Biology and the director of freshman biology at Clarkson University. A native of Trinidad…
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Jun Li, University of Michigan – The Brain’s 24-Hour Clock
The news cycle isn’t the only 24-hour cycle we see. Jun Li, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan, discusses how our brains are also on their own 24-hour clock. This work is conducted by the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium , in which Dr. Li is a member,…
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David Carrier, University of Utah – Punching with Cadavers
Did our hand evolve for use as weapons? David Carrier, professor of biology at the University of Utah, delves into how the evolution of our hands led to the fist being an effective form of protection. My research is focused on understanding the ways in which biomechanics has influenced the evolution of vertebrates. I have…
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Paul Hopwood, University of Exeter – Burying Beetles as Parents
Not all species on this planet treat parenthood the same way humans do. Paul Hopwood, associate research fellow at the University of Exeter, examines his research on burying beetles and whether smaller or larger beetles who be better parents. Paul Hopwood is an Associate Research Fellow at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences in…
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Nikos Solounias, New York Institute of Technology – Giraffe Necks
How did giraffes get such long necks? Nikos Solounias, professor of anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology, explains the evolution of this iconic feature. Nikos Solounias is a professor of anatomy at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. An expert in modern and paleontological ungulate anatomy and biology, he has more than 40 years…