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Elizabeth Sandquist explains the process on how they perform and analyze their research on the zebrafish. (Anna Kuglar/The Signpost)

A fish-eye view on stem cells

Alma Bell, Reporter September 29, 2022

Weber State University hosted a neuroscience seminar on Sept. 23 as part of an ongoing lecture series. Elizabeth Sandquist, assistant professor of zoology and neuroscience, led the seminar and explored...

The Tracy Hall dinosaur is coming to life! Photo credit: Camryn Johnson

Not-so-Signpost: A Jurassic reality

Jennifer Greenlee March 31, 2022

After nearly three decades of work, three scientists in Tracy Hall celebrated the success of a passion project that began in the back of a movie theater.“Everyone kept telling us it couldn’t...

Kim Tallbear talked about the challenges of indigenous definitions of peoplehood. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Illuminating identity

Raymond Lucas November 8, 2021

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month for the month of November, Weber State University is holding its 16th annual Native Symposium until Nov. 19 with the theme "Illuminating Native Voices."...

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Science Weekly: Butterflies remove their spots

Kellie Plumhof June 27, 2016

As a kid, I loved to color butterflies for two reasons. First, they were simple to draw without much skill. Second, I could design their wings with endless variations of colors, spots and shapes.Now, researchers...

Science Weekly: Sharing genes with microorganisms

March 17, 2015

When you think about your genetic structure, where do you think you got your genes? A little bit of mom, a little bit of dad, but what about some help from microbe genomes? Research published in “Genome...

Science Weekly: DNA offers data storage for eternity

February 17, 2015

Preserving knowledge has been sought after since the dawn of man. From paintings on cave walls to the cloud, humans have sought ways to preserve their knowledge and wisdom for their posterity. In the...

Science Weekly : Skin cells reprogrammed into brain cells

October 25, 2014

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri have found a way to battle the degenerative Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease is a disorder in which nerve cells in certain parts of...

Science Weekly: New genetic patterns cause scientists to rethink biology, individuality

November 8, 2013

Genetics professor Scott Williams at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine has made two discoveries: First, a person can have several DNA mutations in parts of his or her body and still have his...

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