Stories Tagged ‘Biology’

Popular Fitness Supplement Builds Mutation Not Muscle

April 27, 2003 - Filed under: Health, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: , ,

A popular sports supplement, chromium picolinate, can damage DNA and cause lethal mutations and sterility, according to new research outlined in an article published in a Spring 2003 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (paper #6646), and authored by Dr. John Vincent, chemistry professor in UA's College of Arts and Sciences.

Students Publish New Scientific Journal

March 10, 2003 - Filed under: Health, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: ,

Students at The University of Alabama have published their first edition of a scientific journal designed to highlight undergraduate student research at UA.

Following Their Lead

November 14, 2002 - Filed under: Health, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: , , ,

While the number of women scientists and engineers has certainly increased since the late 1970s, when Dr. Margaret Johnson was an undergraduate student, it has been a slow change.

UA Biologist Explores ‘Abominable Mystery’ that is the World of Flowers

October 21, 2002 - Filed under: Environmental, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: , ,

It's commonly known as Japanese sweet flag, although scientists call it acorus. Prior to blooming, this plant's long, narrow, dark green blades remind the untrained of monkey grass. However, in the laboratories of The University of Alabama's Dr. David Oppenheimer, and in labs at three other prominent U.S. universities, this ordinary looking plant — and the nine other plant species under the researchers' scrutiny — is likely to give scientists new insights into the "abominable mystery" that is this planet's plant life.

Anglers Assist UA Researchers Studying Mercury in Rivers

April 10, 2002 - Filed under: Environmental, Physical/Natural Science, Social Science | Tagged: ,

University of Alabama researchers are analyzing data collected during a three-year study of mercury levels of fish in the state's rivers.

Under-Appreciated River is Home to One of Continent’s Most Endangered Animals

November 19, 2001 - Filed under: Environmental, Physical/Natural Science, Social Science | Tagged: , ,

Unlike its well-publicized and environmentally troubled neighbor, the Cahaba, Alabama's Sipsey River doesn't get much attention. But a pair of University of Alabama researchers, who recently studied portions of the Sipsey's biodiversity, say waiting until environmental problems arise before appreciating the area's richness would be a mistake.

UA Biologist Uses Microscopic Worm in Search of Answers to Enormous Questions

November 12, 2001 - Filed under: Health, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: ,

It's a tiny worm, so small you need a microscope to see it. But in the laboratory of Dr. Guy Caldwell, the worm may be poised to reveal some big secrets, giving scientists better insight into various neurological diseases.

Flies Give NASA Space-Travel Insight

February 5, 2001 - Filed under: Health, Physical/Natural Science | Tagged: ,

NASA has awarded Dr. Janis O'Donnell, a University of Alabama professor of biological sciences, a three-year grant of more than $580,000 for research designed to provide more insight into the physiological effects of gravity changes.

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