Dr. Nicholas Borgogna studies how identity can influence mental health outcomes. He examines mental health among LGBTQ+ college students who have newer gender and sexual identities.
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To Eat or Not to Eat: The Influence of Diet on Fly Genetics
Dr. Mostoufi works with fruit flies to study the process of recombination, where genetic material is swapped between the DNA structures inside our cells. In this article, she explores how diet and bacterial infection can impact visible traits, like body color and eye color.
The discovery of a new harvest mouse
Dr. Robert Bradley studies how animals have evolved over time. He identifies a new species of harvest mouse and describes how this mouse differs from other related species.
Unleashing the Power of Genetics: Selecting the Best Seeds for Restoring the Shortgrass Prairie
Author Yannie Chen studies plants that grow in shortgrass prairies. She tries to find ways to predict which plants would be best to use for restoration efforts.
Sound “Waves”: How Acoustic Deterrent Devices Increase Sound in the Ocean
Dr. Charlotte Findlay studies the distribution of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) along the west coast of Scotland. She works with volunteers to better understand how ADDs contribute to noise pollution in aquatic environments.
E-cigarettes, are they really better for us?
Dr. Blythe Harrell studies e-cigarette use among teenagers. She measures symptoms of dependence in Texas teenagers who use e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.