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    CSUN Biology students take the prize at the 2025 CSUNposium

    The Biology Department was well represented at last week’s 2025 CSUNposium, with undergrad researchers and Master’s students presenting their research in dozens of talks and…

    Admin 17 April 2025
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    Matador Microbiologists Merge Mycology with Mahjong

    Do toxic, glowing fungi play Mahjong? Mycologists Rudy Diaz, Resident Mycologist of the Los Angeles Mycological Society, and CSUN Professor of Biology David Bermudes didn’t…

    Admin 17 April 2025
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    CSUN plant biologists document effects of drought stress on a spice-cabinet staple

    Turmeric, the fragrant and colorful spice used in a number of cuisines, has also had uses in traditional medicine, which are increasingly under investigation by…

    Admin 14 November 2024
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    Check out the winners of the 2024 Biosphere Summer Photo Contest

    The votes are in, and congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Biosphere Summer Photo Contest: First place goes to Angelina Piette’s view of two-toed…

    Admin 20 September 2024
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    CSUN biologists reconstruct more than a century of Joshua tree flowering events to reveal the impacts of recent climate change

    Climate change has already shifted global temperatures and precipitation patterns from historical conditions, but tracking how these changes have impacted vulnerable species and ecosystems is…

    Admin 12 September 2024
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Teachers aim to engage students in science learning with phenomenal local examples

Admin 21 September 2023 Gini VandergonSan Fernando Valley Science Project

This summer’s science teacher institute by the San Fernando Valley Science Project brought middle and high school science teachers together to brainstorm ways to connect…

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For these tree frogs, the course of reproductive isolation never did run true

Admin 21 September 2023 Florine PascalJeanne Robertsonred-eyed tree frogsspeciation

New species form as populations evolve differences that prevent them from interbreeding. Sometimes, the evolving differences themselves help to accelerate the process — especially differences in…

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Colloquium: Emerson on the viral potential of dirt

Admin 15 September 2023 Joanne Emersonplant pathologyviruses

The Fall 2023 Biology Colloquium Series continues this Friday with a seminar by Joanne Emerson, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at UC Davis. Dr. Emerson…

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Check out the winners of the first Biosphere Summer Photo Contest

Admin 15 September 2023 Angelina PietteMax SpruteTim Karels

The votes are in, and congratulations to the winners of the first Biosphere Summer Photo Contest: First place goes to Professor Tim Karels’ image of…

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Colloquium: Richardson on the evolution and ecology of long-lived plants

Admin 8 September 2023 Lea Richardsonplant ecology

The Fall 2023 Biology Colloquium Series continues this Friday with a seminar by Lea Richardson, postdoctoral researcher with the Yoder Lab. Dr. Richardson studies the…

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Check out CSUN Biology’s best summer photos — and vote for your favorite!

Admin 8 September 2023 student researchsummerwildflowerswildlife

The fall semester is well under way, but CSUN Biology students, faculty, and staff have brought back a summer’s worth of memories — and images. Click…

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Kelp forest (Flickr: NOAA)
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CSUN biologists test giant kelp’s capacity to settle for climate-changed waters

Admin 7 September 2023 Casey TerHorstclimate changegiant kelpMelissa Kurman

Species everywhere in the world face rising temperatures as carbon pollution changes the global climate. Some, however, may be able to evolve as climate change…

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Colloquium: Hong on the behavioral neurobiology of nematodes

Admin 1 September 2023 Pristionchus pacificusRay Hong

The Fall 2023 Biology Colloquium Series launches this Friday with a seminar by CUSN Professor of Biology Ray Hong. Dr. Hong studies chemosensory and behavioral…

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Biology Stockroom readies for a new school year

Admin 29 August 2023 Brian CowanEli PerezEstefany PortilloWendy Dunbar

As the fall semester brings students back to campus, the Biology Stockroom staff has been busy preparing Department facilities and equipment for a new academic…

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Department vehicle fleet welcomes two shiny new members

Admin 29 August 2023 field tripsvehicles

The Department has acquired two replacement vehicles! There is a new Ford F-250 and a new Toyota Highlander to replace the old, run-down versions of…

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