CSUN Associate Professor of Biology Kerry Nickols joined a large team of marine biologists at institutions across the U.S. and Australia in developing a sweeping…
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CSUN biologists pinpoint evolutionary changes that help this weed invade new territory
Humans have, deliberately and accidentally, moved many species into habitats far from their original homes — and some of these introduced species become invasive, out-competing local…
View More CSUN biologists pinpoint evolutionary changes that help this weed invade new territoryCSUN plant biologists track tomato plants’ heat stress at the molecular level
If you’ve ever smelled the minty scent of a breeze passing over a flowerbed full of salvia, or caught a whiff of creosote in the…
View More CSUN plant biologists track tomato plants’ heat stress at the molecular levelCSUN biologists — and campus lawns — contribute to “largest ever” study of evolution in cities worldwide
White clover may seem to be an inconspicuous weed in the lawns of homes and public spaces across Los Angeles, but according to new research…
View More CSUN biologists — and campus lawns — contribute to “largest ever” study of evolution in cities worldwide2021 volume of the New Journal of Student Research Abstracts showcases science for all
The 26th volume of the New Journal of Student Research, edited by CSUN Biology Professor Emeritus Steve Oppenheimer, has been published online through the CSUN ScholarWorks…
View More 2021 volume of the New Journal of Student Research Abstracts showcases science for allOppenheimer’s work to broaden student participation in research featured in two new papers
The first issue of the journal Frontiers in Education Technology features not one but two contributions by CSUN Professor Emeritus of Biology Steven Oppenheimer, highlighting…
View More Oppenheimer’s work to broaden student participation in research featured in two new papersOpen expression of LGBTQ identity may promote productivity
LGBTQ scientists publish more papers if they’re “out” at work, according to survey results analyzed by CSUN Assistant Professor of Biology Jeremy Yoder and colleagues…
View More Open expression of LGBTQ identity may promote productivityCSUN marine biologists measure the ecological cost of losing “foundation species”
The loss of species changes living communities, but some species losses have bigger impacts than others — such as “foundation species”, which contribute resources or…
View More CSUN marine biologists measure the ecological cost of losing “foundation species”CSUN developmental biologists find a molecular pathway that makes this worm behave like a kid again
All living things must respond to changing environmental conditions, and make use of different parts of their genetic code in different situations. The genetic programming…
View More CSUN developmental biologists find a molecular pathway that makes this worm behave like a kid againCSUN plant biologists describe gene expression changes that could help biofuel trees beat the heat
Climate change challenges global agricultural systems with hotter temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, and understanding how plants cope with heat and drought stresses has direct…
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