Tag: Biology
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John Kominoski, Florida International University – Dams Drive Risk of Fish Extinction in U.S.
Population changes across the country can lead to extinction of native species. John Kominoski, assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at Florida International University, describes how building dams in the growing southwestern U.S. can be harmful for fish popluations. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International…
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Jennie Carr, Washington College – Field Sparrows
On Washington College Week: What determines the success or failure of a bird’s nest? Jennie Carr, assistant professor of biology at Washington College, discusses her research on this topic. My research focuses on avian behavior, ecology and thermophysiology. I am particularly interested in how predators influence bird behavior and how perceived predation risk interferes with…
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Roger Thompson, Stony Brook University – The Last of the Italian Grizzlies
Another powerful empire might be falling right outside Rome. Roger Thompson, Associate Professor of writing & rhetoric at Stony Brook University, discusses bears in the Appenine Mountains whose population is dwindling due to changing times. Roger Thompson taught at the Virginia Military Institute for fourteen years, where he was Professor of English and fine arts. …
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Ana Jimenez, Colgate University – Canine Life Spans and Size
Small dogs outlive bigger dogs; why? Ana Jimenez, assistant professor of biology at Colgate University, explores this question. Ana Jimenez is an assistant professor of biology at Colgate University. Her research specialties include animal physiology, environmental physiology, and organismal biology. Jimenez is primarily interested in the functional linkages between whole animal metabolic rate and the…
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Joanne Donoghue, New York Institute of Technology – Female Runners and Metabolism
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Eat less and exercise more? Not always. Joanne Donoghue, Assistant professor of Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology, looks into a specific case where this may hurt some athletes. Joanne Donoghue, Ph.D., has been involved in the development and supervision of the wellness program…
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Michael McGrann, William Jessup University – Songbirds and Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is having an impact on the routines of songbirds. Michael McGrann, assistant professor of environmental science at William Jessup University, looks into how an early arrival of spring in the western U.S. can throw a wrench into the songbird’s mating rituals. During his career, Dr. McGrann has participated in a wide range of…
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Bessie Lawton, West Chester University – Ancestry DNA Tests
DNA tests are becoming more popular in our culture. Bessie Lawton, associate professor of communication studies at West Chester University, explores why the results don’t always match the story we believe about ourselves. Dr. Lawton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. She received her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of…
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Nikos Solounias, New York Institute of Technology – How Many Toes Do Horses Have?
Horse’s anatomy might need a re-write. Nikos Solounias, professor of anatomy and basic sciences at the New York Institute of Technology, examines whether horses have more toes than previously thought. Nikos Solounias, Ph.D., specializes in evolutionary biology, paleontology, anatomy. His research focuses on living and extinct ungulates such as horses, giraffes, and antelopes. Solounias teaches…
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William Barrington, University of California Los Angeles – Genetics and Dietary Recommendations
One diet does not fit all. William Barrington, postdoctoral scientist at the University of California Los Angeles, explores the role genetics play in determining which diet will work for you. William Barrington is a geneticist who investigates the relationship between nutrition and health. His graduate research was performed in David Threadgill’s laboratories at NC State…
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Monica Lewin, New York University – Blocking the Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
On this Student Spotlight: Is there help on the way for those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome? Monica Lewin, PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University, examines how a drug to treat bipolar disease could have a positive side effect. Monica Lewin is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University. Her research…