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Regenerating the Diversity of Life in Soils: Hope for Farming, Ranching and Climate

Dr. David Johnson Molecular Biologist New Mexico State University, and Adjunct Faculty, CSU, Chico Dr. David Johnson is a Molecular Biologist conducting research for the Institute for Sustainable…

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Brewing a Successful Sustainability Program

Cheri Chastain Sustainability Manager Sierra Nevada Brewing Company The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, founded and still headquartered in Chico, is known not only for its award-winning beers, but…

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Energetics in ectotherms: Metabolic scaling, climate change, and swimming kinematics

Dr. Nicholas Carey Hopkins Marine Station Stanford University Dr. Carey reviews his research around the globe from anchovy movement to chitons to metabolic rates. The unifying theme of his…

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From Micro to Macro: The Trophic Regulation of a Multispecies Protective Mutualism

Dr. Elizabeth Pringle Faculty, University of Nevada, Reno In this presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Pringle explains – and provides examples of – mutualism in the natural world. She…

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The Fountain of Youth: Can calories and dietary fat change the rate of aging?

Dr. Jon Ramsey Faculty, Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis Dr. Ramsey has been exploring mechanisms that contribute to aging. In this presentation, he…

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Developmental Exposure to DDT Impairs the Molecular and Physiological Control of Brown Adipose Energy Expenditure Leading to Insulin Resistance

Michele La Merrill, PhD, MPH Department of Environmental Toxicology, UC Davis Dr. Michele La Merrill has been studying the question: Could chemicals in the environment cause metabolic syndrome?…

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Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Three Case Studies

Dr. Larry Hanne & Dr. Larry Kirk Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences, CSU, Chico Two CSU, Chico Biological Sciences faculty members use three case studies to explore biological methods…

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Antioxidant Supplementation, Muscle Damage, Oxidative Stress, and Leukocyte Apoptosis

Dr. Feng He Faculty, Kinesiology Department, CSU, Chico Dr. Feng He is working toward a better understanding of exercise-induced muscle damage and DOS (delayed onset of muscle soreness). The focus…

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Gliding Motility in Filamentous Cyanobacteria

Dr. Doug Risser Faculty, University of the Pacific Cyanobacteria are a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. They are very versatile organisms. Dr. Risser’s…

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Blast from the Past: The Paleo Solution

Robb Wolf CSU, Chico graduate & author, “The Paleo Solution” Robb Wolf graduated from CSU, Chico with a BS degree in Biochemistry. He went on to write a New York Times bestselling…

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