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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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Greta Binford, assistant professor of biology, explains her work with dangerous spiders

Assistant Professor of Biology Greta Binford chats about her work with dangerous spiders, which has taken her to destinations ranging from Namibia to Argentina to L.A.

Portland Tribune (Portland, Ore.): Q & A with Greta Binford

23 November 2007

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Greg Herman receives supplement from the National Science Foundation

Greg Hermann, associate professor of biology:

During the fall semester, Hermann received a fourth $7,200 supplement from the National Science Foundation on his existing grant, “Genetic and Molecular Analysis of Lysosome Assembly and Stability in C. Elegans.”

28 October 2007

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Rebecca Duncan publishes article in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

Rebecca Duncan, research technician:

Duncan published an article in the October issue of Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. The article is titled “Convergent setal morphology in sand-covering spiders suggests a design principle for particle capture.”

12 October 2007

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Kellar Autumn, professor of biology, analyzes a gecko’s climbing abilities

Professor of Biology Kellar Autumn explains the secret behind the gecko’s extraordinary wall-climbing ability: their setae act as a unique quick-release mechanism that allows an animal to adhere strongly to a surface, but then detach with ease.

New Scientist (Oxford, England): Gecko’s gravity-defying trick explained

13 June 2007

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