Stories Tagged ‘Biological Sciences’ 
NSF Selects UA Students, Alumna for Highly Competitive Fellowships
The National Science Foundation selected seven University of Alabama students and one alumna for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program from among more than 13,000 applicants.
Literary Darwinism Topic of ALLELE Lecture at UA
Dr. Joseph Carroll, a leading scholar on the connection between social science and literary study, will visit The University of Alabama to give the lecture “The Historical Position of Literary Darwinism” April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Building auditorium.
Destination UA: Algae Specimens Worldwide Are Tuscaloosa Bound
A University of Alabama researcher is the principal investigator in a large National Science Foundation project designed to discover and describe various types of green algae.
Smithsonian Conservationist to Give ‘Strange Bedfellows?’ Talk at UA
A research scientist with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute will discuss biodiversity studies done in collaboration with oil and gas companies in an upcoming talk at The University of Alabama.
UA’s ALLELE Lecturers to Discuss How Human Coercion Has Shaped Evolution
Two leading scholars on the human origins problem will visit The University of Alabama to give a lecture Feb. 28. at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Building auditorium on the UA campus.
UA’s ALLELE Lecturer to Discuss Ancient Man, Evolution
Dr. John Hawks, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give the lecture, “Neandertime: How Ancient Genomes are Transforming Our Past and Present,” Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building.
Surgeon, UA Professor Team in New Approach to Pain Treatment
A chronic pain condition and numerous gastrointestinal disorders may all be caused by a virus.
Legendary Biologist, Pulitzer Winner E.O. Wilson to Visit UA as Scholar-in-Residence
Dr. E.O. Wilson, a University of Alabama alumnus and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who is widely considered one of the world’s most influential scientists, will visit UA as a scholar-in-residence with the College of Arts and Sciences Sept. 11-12.
Snail Believed Extinct Found in Cahaba by UA Graduate Student
A freshwater snail declared extinct in 2000 was recently rediscovered in the Cahaba River by a University of Alabama graduate student.
Hiding in Plain Sight, a New Frog Species with a ‘Weird’ Croak is Identified in New York City
In the wilds of New York City — or as wild as you can get so close to skyscrapers — scientists have found a new leopard frog species that for years biologists mistook for a more widespread variety of leopard frog.
UA Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s
University of Alabama researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human neurons.
Archaeologist to Explore Ties between Water, Societies in UA ALLELE Lecture
Dr. Brian Fagan, one of the world’s leading archaeological and historical writers, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give the lecture, “Elixir: Water and Humans over 10,000 years,” Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Explores Teaching Evolution in American Classrooms
Teaching evolution in American classrooms will be examined in the Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, known as ALLELE, lecture series Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building on The University of Alabama campus.
Biologist with Penchant for Strengthening Science Education Named UA’s Outstanding Professor
A biology professor who has won nearly $5 million in grants to strengthen undergraduate education in the sciences is the winner of The University of Alabama's Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor award.
A Step in Unraveling Alzheimer’s Described in ‘Science’ Article Co-Authored by UA Researchers
Scientists outline new methods for better understanding links between specific proteins and the risks associated with Alzheimer's disease in an article co-authored by University of Alabama researchers and publishing today in Science Express.
Snakes with Big Hearts May Help Yours, According to UA Co-Authored ‘Science’ Article
Identification of three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons' hearts following large meals could prove beneficial in treating diseased human hearts, according to research co-authored by a University of Alabama scientist and publishing in the Oct. 28 issue of Science.
UA’s Bama Grad Expo Seeks Top Prospective Students for Campus Visit
The University of Alabama will host Bama Grad Expo 2012, which brings top prospective graduate students to campus, Jan. 12-14, 2012.