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Autumn’s gecko research extends its global reach

Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology:

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With coverage this month in Scientific American and New Scientist, as well as several international newspapers, Autumn’s research has extended its global reach. On Saturday, October 25, Autumn will be featured on an episode of Weird Connections on The Science Channel.

Autumn’s research has already crisscrossed the globe, appearing on five continents in hundreds of newspapers, journals, books, television programs, and Internet articles. Recently, Autumn’s research has been used as a stepping stone in the invention of a strong and sticky adhesive similar to a gecko’s feet, discovered by researchers at U.C. Berkeley. Explore this interactive map of some major media placements from recent years to discover the international impact of Autumn’s work.

20 October 2008

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Lochner and Scalettar publish work on neuromodulators

Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Professor of Science and Biochemistry Janis Lochner and Professor of Physics Bethe Scalettar:

Lochner and Scalettar coauthored a study on the postsynaptic colocalization of neuromodulatory proteins with five undergraduate students (Conor Jacobs ‘09, Mariya Chavarha ‘08, Kevin McAllister ‘08, Erika Spangler ‘07, Linnaea Schuttner ‘06) that was featured on the cover of the September issue of Developmental Neurobiology. Titled “Efficient Copackaging and Cotransport Yields Postsynaptic Colocalization of Neuromodulators Associated with Synaptic Plasticity,” their collaborative work shows how the proteins studied are known to enhance synaptic communication in the hippocampus. This research was supported by grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health and by the Rogers Summer Research Program.

Developmental Neurobiology publishes research primarily on development and plasticity in the nervous system, with an emphasis on experimental work.

Read more about Lochner and Scalettar’s collaborative research in The Chronicle.

16 October 2008

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Three students named Goldwater scholars

Lewis & Clark juniors Allison Akagi, Claire Fassio, and Conor Jacobs were awarded Barry M. Goldwater scholarships. The Goldwater program supports study in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and the natural sciences. Learn more here.

23 April 2008

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Lewis & Clark receives $1.3 million HHMI grant

A recent $1.3 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will strengthen Lewis & Clark’s efforts to recruit and train the next generation of scientists. The grant will help to fund increased research opportunities for undergraduate students, including collaboration with the Oregon Health Science University and with institutions in East Africa. Learn more here.

22 April 2008

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Professor of Biology Gary Reiness receives Murdock grant for neuroscience research

Gary Reiness, professor of biology:

This April, Reiness received a $42,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to support his research in neuroscience. Reiness’ project is titled “Mechanism of Export of Chicken Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor.”

10 April 2008

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Assistant Professor of Biology Peter Kennedy receives National Science Foundation grant

Peter Kennedy, assistant professor of biology:

Kennedy received a $58,060 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, “Collaborative Research: Dispersal Limitation as a Primary Factor in Determining Ectomycorrhizal Community Structure.” Peter will be working with Lewis & Clark undergraduates and colleagues from the University of California-Berkeley.

10 April 2008

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Associate Professor of Biology Kellar Autumn’s research inspires new invention

Associate Professor of Biology Kellar Autumn’s research on the remarkable adhesive-power of geckos’ toes, has inspired a new tape-like substance.

The San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, Calif.) Gecko research a sticky subject

11 February 2008

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