Monthly Archives: July 2018

Introducing the Royal Scholars program

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

Last spring, a group headed by Biology faculty member Dr. Janice Voltzow was awarded a $645,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s program for Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) to provide support to local students with demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Characterizing Cilia Development

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

Cilia are microscopic tube-like structures that protrude from cell walls.  These finger like projections can assist in the movement of cells throughout their environment, and in some instances assist with the movement of fluids around the cells themselves (this is … Continue reading →

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Summer Research in the Biology Department

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

In June, the rhythms of daily life at the Loyola Science Center shift. The building gets quieter, fewer classes are taught… but there is still a lot happening here. Much of the action moves into the labs, where faculty and … Continue reading →

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Effects of Fire on Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

A new paper just came out from Dr. Chris Howey‘s lab. The work focuses on how prescribed fires (in many cases, necessary to maintain healthy ecosystems) affect the reptiles and amphibians living within those landscapes. Prescribed fires are man-made burns … Continue reading →

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