Tag: Biology
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Kate McGrath, SUNY Oneonta – Facial Asymmetry in Gorillas Can Be A Sign of Stress
On SUNY Oneonta Week: Stress in childhood can alter the shape of your face. Kate McGrath, assistant professor of biological anthropology, discusses why. Kate McGrath studies indicators of stress preserved in the skulls and teeth of great apes. She has done fieldwork in Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania at fossil sites and in national parks. Dr.…
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Florian Reyda, SUNY Oneonta – Parasites Revisited
On SUNY Oneonta Week: Parasites have a role to play in an ecosystem. Florian Reyda, professor of biology, examines what they can tell us about a body of water’s health. Dr. Florian Reyda is a professor of biology at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. He specifically is a parasitologist—someone who focuses…
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Dan Stich, SUNY Oneonta – Could We Bring Back Lost Species of Fish?
On SUNY Oneonta Week: How do we help restore declining fish populations? Dan Stich, associate professor of biology, says sacrifices are required. Dan Stich joined the Oneonta faculty in 2015 after earning a B.T. in fisheries and aquaculture at the State University of New York Cobleskill College of Agriculture and Technology, an M.S. in fish…
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Hwamee Oh, Brown University – Why Some Brain Regions and Cognitive Functions Are More Vulnerable to Aging
On Brown University Week: Detecting Alzheimer’s early on is key. Hwamee Oh, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and human behavior and cognitive, linguistics and psychological sciences, determines one way to do so. Dr. Hwamee Oh is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences…
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Mary Carskadon, Brown University – Adolescence, Sleep, and School
On Brown University Week: The last thing a kid wants to do is wake up for school. Mary A. Carskadon, professor of psychiatry and human behavior, explores the science of kids, school and sleep. Mary A. Carskadon, PhD is an authority on adolescent sleep and circadian rhythms. Dr. Carskadon serves as director of the Chronobiology…
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Kenneth G. Furton, Florida International University – Canines Prove Accurate Detection Tools for COVID-19
On Florida International University Week: Dogs might be proving their mettle in the fight against COVID-19. Kenneth G. Furton, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, sniffs around to find out why. Kenneth G. Furton is a leading scholar in forensic chemistry, specializing in scent detection. Dr. Furton joined Florida International University (FIU) in 1988 as an…
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Danae Schulz, Harvey Mudd College – New Ways to Stop a Deadly African Parasite
Parasites can be deadly for humans and animals alike. Danae Schulz, assistant professor of biology at Harvey Mudd College, describes how to stop one nasty bug. Danae Schulz is an assistant professor of biology at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, where she teaches molecular biology and studies the African trypanosome, a protozoan parasite that…
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Timothy Abraham, Utica College – Brain-Based Teaching to Improve Student Learning
There are different ways to teach students in higher ed, but which is best? Tim Abraham, assistant professor of physical education, exercise and wellness studies at Utica College, examines different approaches. Tim Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Exercise and Wellness Studies at Utica College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from…
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Julie Boland, University of Michigan – Your Brainwaves on Zoom
Are you tired of being on Zoom calls? Julie Boland, professor of psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science at the University of Michigan, explains why. Julie E Boland, PhD is a Professor in Psychology, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan. Her research seeks to understand the mental processes that support language comprehension and…
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Erica Woodahl, University of Montana – Advancing Equity in Pharmacogenomics
On University of Montana Week: Access to the future of healthcare practices isn’t shared by all. Erica Woodahl, professor in the department of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, determines how to make sure everyone benefits. Erica L. Woodahl, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Skaggs Institute…