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Biology Major Gains Hands-On Experience With Endangered Animals in Costa Rica
From an early age, Leonardo Rivera ’22 had a fondness for animals and wildlife conservation. Growing up in tropical Puerto Rico, the biology major on a pre-veterinary track remembers investigating the habits of hermit crabs in the sand, watching as…
Syracuse University’s First NIH S10 Grant Funds State-of-the-Art Microscope
For the first time in Syracuse University’s history, a department has received a prestigious S10 Instrumentation Grant from the National Institutes of Health. The S10 program, which supports the purchase of high-tech instruments to enhance research of NIH investigators, funded…
A&S Biologist Contributes to Paper on Feasibility of Using 3D Printed Insects in Mating Studies
When it comes to choosing a partner, humans tend to be attracted by characteristics like personality and common interests. In contrast, insects tend to be a bit shallow, as they choose a mate based on appearance, and in some cases,…
Biology Professor Breaks Down Science Behind Ancestry, Heritage Tests
As people celebrate Black History Month, many in and connected to the African American community may be interested in tracing more of their family history and learning about their connections to the African continent. How do you piece together your…
Spontaneous Seed Deliveries Unlikely Harmful
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating reports of unsolicited packages of seeds arriving at U.S. residents’ doorsteps via the mail. Officials urge recipients not to plant them, but to contact their state plant regulatory officials instead. Jason Fridley is…
The Science Behind Molecular Fishing
Liviu Movileanu, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Drug Discovery News story about his research “Molecular fishing.” Movileanu developed “molecular fishing” which allows researchers to find a single molecule in blood.
Biology Graduate Student Receives National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Julia Zeh is a Ph.D. student in the Bioacoustics and Behavioral Ecology Lab under biology Associate Professor Susan Parks, working on a project that ultimately will contribute to the conservation of endangered whales. Her interest in ecology and animal behavior…
Is A2 Milk Really a Cure to Indigestion?
Milk. Some people love it, some people hate it, and some just can’t have it. Luckily, dairy companies are seeking ways to produce a milk for those who wish to enjoy, but their bodies say no. So far these companies have…
Biology Professor Receives NIH Grant for Study of Genes Critical in Development
Professor Eleanor Maine’s research team was identifying genes important for development of the germline of their study organism when they made an interesting discovery about a specific pair of genes. The two genes, they determined, are critical for germline survival….
Professor Carlos Castañeda Investigates Function of Protein-Containing Droplets in Cells
Carlos Castañeda, assistant professor of biology and chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the principal investigator on a pair of research projects studying the function of cellular proteins called ubiquilins and their ability to form protein-containing droplets…