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The UWL College of Science and Health's Science & Health News is published online in January and July for more than 11,200 alumni and friends of the college.

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Sumei Liu

Sumei Liu, Biology, authored the article "Mechanical stress, connective tissue growth factor, and intestinal fibrosis" in American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, published on Sept. 3 by American Physiological Society. 

Submitted on: Sept. 9

Anne Galbraith

Anne Galbraith, Biology, designed BioPalooza for "Welcoming incoming Biology students" on Sept. 4 in Prarie Springs Science Center. The Biology Department began a fall tradition for new first year majors with "BIO-PALOOZA." All new, first-year biology majors were invited for a "tour of biology." They visited several labs, met some faculty, experienced science, learned about clubs and the concentrations in biology.

Submitted on: Sept. 5

Arthur Grupe II

Arthur Grupe II, Biology, co-authored the article "Fungal diversity and function in metagenomes sequenced from extreme environments" in Fungal Ecology published on Thursday, Sept. 5 by British Mycological Society. Fungi are increasingly recognized as key players in various extreme environments. This collaborative effort presents an analysis of publicly-sourced metagenomes from global extreme environments, focusing on fungal taxonomy and function.

Submitted on: Sept. 5

Ross Vander Vorste

Ross Vander Vorste, Biology, co-authored the article "Unravelling large-scale patterns and drivers of biodiversity in dry rivers" in Nature Communications published on Aug. 22 by Nature. This collaborative effort assessed biodiversity in dry sediments collected from rivers across 19 countries on four continents.

Submitted on: Aug. 26

Seza Atamian, Jessica Vasquez and Cord Brundage

Seza Atamian, graduate student; Jessica Vasquez, undergraduate student; and Cord Brundage, Biology; co-authored the article "Juvenile Crested Gecko (Correlophus ciliates) Growth Rate on a Calcium-dusted Dubia Roach and Papaya Diet Versus a Commercial Diet"in the International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research, published on July 15 by Peertechz Publications.

Submitted on: July 31