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Gryphon CAST SCRIBE
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Welcome to Gryphon CAST (Chatting About Science Today), a podcast highlighting new research coming out of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph, and how that research can affect lives around the world. Gryphon CAST is a division of SCRIBE Research Highlights. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @UofGCBS.
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Like mother, like child: Generational responses to environmental stressors with Dr. Michael Lim
In this episode, GryphonCAST alumnus Michael Lim returns to talk with Mackenzie and Amanda about his recently published PhD research. Can zebrafish mothers prepare their offspring to deal with warming water and decreased oxygen?
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Episode 12 - Herd immunity in Serengeti; John Fryxell & Modelling Predator-Prey Dynamics
In this episode, Amanda and Mackenzie chat with Dr. John Fryxell (Department of Integrative Biology) about his work on modelling the stability of predator-prey dynamics. Does travelling in herds protect prey from encountering a predator?
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Episode 11 - Do late bloomers get the bees? Christina Caruso & Floral Plasticity
In this episode, Amanda and Michael chat with Dr. Chris Caruso (Department of Integrative Biology) about her work on floral plasticity amidst declining pollinator numbers. How quickly can plants adapt to fewer bees buzzing about, and can we be hopeful about their ability to thrive despite this challenge?
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Episode 10 - Gryphon CAST Special
To celebrate this milestone, Michael chats with a few members of the Gryphon CAST team! This includes Ian Smith, Sarah Bates, and co-hosts Lior Boguslavski and Amanda Reside. What are their thoughts on science communication, and what advice do they have for you?
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Episode 09 - Hypoxia and tumors and breast cancer, oh (neuropeptide) Y!; Sydney Pascetta & Neuropeptide Y Signaling
In this episode, Michael chats with PhD student Sydney Pascetta (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about her work on neuropeptide Y, its receptors, and breast cancer. What does neuropeptide Y do, and how might studying it change our understanding of cell signaling?
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Episode 08 - A mouthful of sugar helps the (perceived) exhaustion stay down; Lawrence Spriet, Danielle Nyman, & Carbohydrate Mouth Rinsing
In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Lawrence Spriet and Danielle Nyman (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about their work on carbohydrate mouth rinsing and ice hockey performance. What benefits does carbohydrate mouth rinsing provide, and how might you incorporate it into your exercise routine?
Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC18Z4B9QAA1)
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