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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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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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