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Prevalence of Saccharomyces Yeast in the Wheaton Woods

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Academics
Biology

We collected yeast, a single celled fungus, from the Wheaton Woods to determine the prevalence of saccharomyces species in Massachusetts. The data we collected will…

The Unseen Diversity in Wheaton Woods

Academics
Biology

The leaf litter that coats the forest floor is full of biodiversity. After research, we find that Wheaton Woods holds new and uncharacterized filamentous fungi.

Abundance, Morphometrics, and Diet Diversity of Invasive praying Mantises in Southeastern Massachusetts

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Academics
Biology
Environmental Science

An investigation into the size metrics and diet compositions of two species of invasive praying mantises in the Wheaton area.

An Idea About Embryonic Development

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Bioinformatics
Biology
Genomics

Cilia are cellular appendages extending from most of our cells. These complex structures serve both motor and sensory functions. This project explores genetic patterns that…

Blood Vessel Growth in the Zebrafish Fin

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Biochemistry
Biology

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

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Animal Behavior
Biology
Neuroscience
Psychology

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

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

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Biology
Chemistry
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Political Science

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

Hopping for the Best

Biology
Neuroscience

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

Expediting and Exploring Interdisciplinary Practice Worldwide

Biology
Provost

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…

Professor Betsy Dyer and Heterolobosea

Biology

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

Gorgeous Greenhouses Built for Learning

Biology

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

The Balance of Nature: Ecology’s Enduring Myth

Biology

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…