INVESTIGATOR: Lindsay Green-Gavrielidis, Salve Regina University MENTOR: Marta Gomez-Chiarri, University of Rhode Island SCIENTIFIC THEME: Environmental Health Sciences ABSTRACT: Overall, the goal of this proposed research is to assess the impacts of harmful macroalgal blooms on higher trophic levels and coastal environmental health. The health of coastal ecosystems can impact public health by compromising food sources […]
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Neural Mechanisms Underlying Maladaptive Reward Memories in Drosophila
INVESTIGATOR: Kristin Scaplan, Bryant University MENTOR: Karla Kaun, Brown University SCIENTIFIC THEME: Neuroscience ABSTRACT: Alcohol addiction constitutes one of the most serious public health problems worldwide. Despite its devastating impact, there are few effective treatments. Circuit based approaches to treat addiction provide a powerful opportunity to develop more specific and effective treatments. However, circuit complexity has […]
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INVESTIGATOR: Tyler Stack, Providence College MENTOR: Karen Allen, Boston University SCIENTIFIC THEME: Environmental Health Sciences ABSTRACT: A growing field of research is identifying the myriad of ways that gut bacteria affect human health. Among many known roles, these microbes can aid digestion, prevent infections of virulent bacteria, and impact mood by altering hormones. One growing area […]
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