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Blood Vessel Growth in the Zebrafish Fin

April 28, 2021

We have developed a method for quantitating blood vessel branching in the zebrafish fin.

Sugar, Stress, and Sex: Impact of stress on reward-related behaviors and pathways in female rats

April 28, 2021

A closer look at the effects of stress in an animal model of anhedonia.

Genetic Modification of Human Embryos : Should This Practice Be Allowed?

May 11, 2020

The development of human genetic modification stands as one of the most impactful discoveries of the 21st century.

Hopping for the Best

October 3, 2018

Ekstrom and her coauthors explored the role of vision by comparing normal and blind toads.

Expediting and Exploring Interdisciplinary Practice Worldwide

November 8, 2017

Jessie Knowlton, assistant professor of biology, recently publishes the collaboratively produced article “Barriers and Solutions to Conducting Large International, Interdisciplinary Research Projects” in the journal… More Info »

Biology

Professor Betsy Dyer and Heterolobosea

April 12, 2017

Professor Dyer co-authored a chapter on Heterolobosea, a group of about 150 described species of heterotrophs.

Gorgeous Greenhouses Built for Learning

October 27, 2011

Jane Young, Greenhouse Caretaker, is thrilled about the gorgeous new Greenhouses atop the Mars Center for Science and Technology.

Biology

The Balance of Nature: Ecology’s Enduring Myth

April 27, 2009

John Kricher masterfully describes the ancient origins of the concept of a balance of nature and its unquestioned incorporation into the thinking of many ecologists… More Info »

Biology

Good Tidings: The History and Ecology of Shellfish Farming in the Northeast

December 31, 2008

Professor of Biology Barbara Brennessel has published a book on the history of the New England shellfish industry and shellfish aquaculture.

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