Rediscovering Lost Engineering Techniques: Geotechnical Investigation of Ancient Embankments
Two approaches will be used identify embankment construction techniques: (1) establish a detailed chronology of construction using optically stimulated luminescence for each embankment stratum and (2... more
Cell-based Assays of Ecotoxicity: An Alternative to Animal Testing
According to Dr. Vulpe, current toxicity tests rely on expensive, slow, whole animal toxicity studies on many species, including fish. The current approach, he adds, is impractical and requires the u... more
American Pikas in Western Oregon
This research is fundamental to determining the conservation value of these peripheral populations. If we discover that they are simply demographic sinks, then their contribution to the conservation... Learn more
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Identifying Brain Changes Associated With Compulsive Hoarding
This project will help to 1) identify specific brain regions associated with the cognitive problems underlying compulsive hoarding, 2) allow us to compare the brain activation patterns of compulsive ... more
Red grouper: Prairie dogs of Florida Bay?
The ultimate goal of my research is to explore a unique example of a marine ecosystem engineer to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which biodiversity is maintained in marine systems. In... more
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