Humans of the U: Gabe Brown
Categories:
“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”
Read MoreTag: School of Biological Sciences
Hunting an underground epidemic
Researchers are mapping where in Utah harbors the Valley fever fungus. The fungal infection spreads through spores in the soil and dust, and could be more widespread than anyone thought.
Read More‘Dune’ sandworms: Fact vs fiction with a U worm wrangler
Categories:
Worm expert Michael Verner compares the Dune sandworms to their earthly counterparts. In a short video, he touches on their size, teeth, hunting methods and reveals the biggest worm in existence.
Read MoreNematode proteins shed light on infertility
Categories:
U biologists identified how the synaptonemal complex regulates gene exchanges between chromosomes in nematodes, a process remarkably similar across sexually reproducing organisms and a leading cause of infertility in humans.
Read MoreChristmas trees and climate change
Categories:
Small choices can make a big impact this holiday season. Learn from a forest ecologist what Christmas tree is best for you and the environment.
Read MoreFall’s flamboyance: The science of autumn leaves
To plant ecophysiologist Eleinis Ávila-Lovera, the autumnal switch to reds, yellows, oranges and purples tells a chromatic story of survival.
Read MoreMy adventures in the ribosome
Nobel Laureate Venkatraman “Venki” Ramakrishnan returns to the U to share his role in the race to uncover the ribosome structure at the Frontiers of Science lecture series on Sept. 26.
Read MoreResearch unravels how spider mites quickly evolve resistance to toxins
Categories:
Richard Clark explores the genetic mystery of this agricultural pest’s ability to harness natural selection in the chemical warfare waged by farmers.
Read MoreUsing math to unravel shared drug resistance in cancer cells
Categories:
A new study produced the surprising result that therapy resistance in breast cancer cells can be shared with less resistant cells, possibly illuminating new ways to improve cancer treatments.
Read MoreBringing nature to everyone
Categories:
Nature and Health Alliance meets to kick off vision at planning conference in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreLissy Coley elected to National Academy of Sciences
This year, Coley is the sole U faculty member to receive the honor and joins the 17 other U researchers who are currently members.
Read MoreUS forests face an unclear future with climate change
The regions most at risk to lose forest carbon through fire, climate stress or insect damage are those regions where many forest carbon offset projects have been set up.
Read More