Tag: Biology
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Libusha Kelly, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Gut Microbiome and Adverse Drug Reactions
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Your gut may decide how you react to a medication. Libusha Kelly, assistant professor of systems and computational biology, has more. Libusha Kelly, Ph.D., is associate professor of systems & computational biology and of microbiology and immunology. Dr. Kelly’s background in structural biology, machine learning, information theory, high…
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Arturo Bravo, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Neuroprotection
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: How do we protect overstressed areas of the brain? Arturo Bravo, associate professor of neuroscience, looks into this question. Dr. Bravo Nuevo is an associate professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Sciences. He lectures on subjects related to the central nervous system, the visual system, retinal degenerative diseases…
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Chris Dulla, Tufts University – Ketogenic Diet and Brain Health
Can your diet help with recovery from a traumatic brain injury? Chris Dulla, associate professor of neuroscience at Tufts University, looks into this question. Chris Dulla is an associate professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of the Neuroscience; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; and MS in Pharmacology & Drug…
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Jeff Leips, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Why Do We Age
Do we have to age? Jeff Leips, professor of biological sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, looks into our genes to find out. Jeff Leips is a professor in the department of biological sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He completed his PhD at Florida State University working in the field…
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Lead Poisoning
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Lead poisoning remains a scourge in certain areas. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor of biology and public health, looks into curbing this health hazard. Professor Okatch holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Botswana, and a masters in public health…
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Shady Amin, New York University Abu Dhabi – Chemical Signaling
How do organisms that don’t speak communicate with one another? Shady Amin, assistant professor of biology at NYU Abu Dhabi, discusses chemical signaling. During his doctoral studies, Shady studied iron acquisition mechanisms in marine bacteria under the supervision of Dr. Carl Carrano. He showed that iron-binding ligands (a.k.a. siderophores) produced by algal-associated bacteria provided algae with…
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Emily DuVal, Florida State University – Avian Au Pairs
Humans aren’t the only species to use an au pair. Emily DuVal, associate professor in the department of biological science at Florida State University, discusses how some birds can help raise the young of other bird species. Emily DuVal is an associate professor of Biological Science at Florida State University. She has spent more than…
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Bonnie Baxter, Westminster College – Great Salt Lake and Life on Mars
On Westminster College Week: Want to go to Mars? Head to Utah. Bonnie Baxter, professor of biology, determines a unique feature Great Salt Lake could be a stand in for the red planet. Bonnie Baxter, Ph.D., is a professor of biology and director of Westminster’s Great Salt Lake Institute. She has spent two decades studying…
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Stephanie Carr, Hartwick College – Microbes
Microbes are a rich area of study. Stephanie Carr, assistant professor of biology at Hartwick College, discusses thinking small to find big answers. Dr. Stephanie Carr is an assistant professor of biology at Hartwick College. As a microbiologist and a geochemist, Stephanie aims to understand how microorganisms impact our environment. Stephanie focuses on discovering how…
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Matthew Fuxjager, Wake Forest University – Roll Snap Golden Manakins
A small bird is pushing the limits of muscle performance. Matthew Fuxjager, assistant professor of biology at Wake Forest University, explores how one bird helps itself with faster muscle movements. Dr. Matt Fuxjager is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Wake Forest University. He received his MS from the University of North Carolina…