Amber Safadi

Currently enrolled in mammalian reproductive biology at the University of Guelph. Be a part of the conversation! #BIOM4110

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

Thank you Dr. Madan and Sara Esfahani for such an amazing course, #BIOM4110 ! I learned so much and had a great time doing it! The Ignite Talk, Amazing Race, Dragon’s Den, and the Toronto Zoo trip are all memorable moments in my last semester of my undergrad degree! Thank you!

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

Over the weekend, I was discussing DEET, used in bug spray, and the use of it where there are bugs that could spread disease. I found this article on DEET, and its neurological effects, and its effects on meiosis leading to pregnancy issues. #BIOM4110

https://t.co/yJzh69aYWg

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

I’m so grateful to have gone to the Toronto Zoo this past weekend with #BIOM4110 ! My love for exotic animals grew even more and it was amazing to get a behind the scenes tour of the labs as well 🔬🩺🦧🦁🦛🐫

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

This was an awesome experience!! Thanks to #BIOM4110

[Maggie Sarmiento @MaggieSarm12745]

Had an amazing time at the Toronto Zoo on Saturday with my #BIOM4110 class! It was really fun to go behind the scenes to learn about the reproductive programs and watch the lions get fed! Thank you Dr. Madan for this awesome experience!

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

#BIOM4110 The evolution of menopause is a topic of interest, as there are many theories. Humans, some monkey species, and multiple whale species experience menopause, but a majority of mammals do not. I became very interested in learning more. Read this: https://t.co/LUY0cukJES

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

My interest of human medical professionals delivering a gorilla via c-section was sparked when I came across a TikTok. I was keen to read more. It’s crazy that there are enough similarities that a human doctor can perform a surgery on an animal #BIOM4110
https://t.co/yuveoNoGBv

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

There is a decline in hunters worldwide which is increasing the wild boar population. A university in the United Kingdom is trying to keep the boar population at a manageable level, and they’ve introduced using oral contraceptives. Read this! #BIOM4110
https://t.co/IEfkt1xA1q

[Maggie Sarmiento @MaggieSarm12745]

Recently in the USA there’s been a surge in syphilis, specifically in pregnant women who without treatment can pass the infection to the fetus causing severe health problems! #BIOM4110
https://t.co/fO0HuIjxr6

[Caitlin Duthie @duthie_cai54433]

Check out this interesting article about sexuality in whales! It discusses the first documented sex between two male humpback whales and how this can start conversations about sexuality in species! #BIOM4110 https://t.co/tFwbLbIFgy

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

There has been some talk regarding IVF lately in the United States. This is a topic of serious concern for those who depend on these reproductive technologies. #BIOM4110 Read this CNN article to gain insight about this current issue:

https://t.co/7QHKKsd5Pr

[elizabeth @lizgthompson]

Dragon’s den is approaching so I’ve been searching up many reproductive challenges. I came across this article that found some miRNA that can provide good follicular fluid and improves oocyte push to a blastocyst!
#BIOM4110

https://t.co/QVWuHVA2ud

[elizabeth @lizgthompson]

I decided to do research on IVF and found this article on in-vitro gametogenesis! We could create gametes from any cell in a persons body, showing insight that any couple can create gametes with their very own DNA, rather than using donors!
#BIOM4110
https://t.co/ToSq9zKsZ4

[Maggie Sarmiento @MaggieSarm12745]

A new article released yesterday explains that multigenerational paternal obesity enhances the susceptibility of offspring to spermatogenesis disorders! Give it a read #BIOM4110
https://t.co/H8jv4DmmYp

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

I came across this article from a couple of months ago. #BIOM4110 The Eptesicus serotinus is the first mammal researched to participate in non-penetrative sex. This is crazy!
https://t.co/GDMwlnhC7P

[Andie Mason @AndieMason13]

Exciting breakthrough in women's health! Researchers explore the potential of delaying menopause through ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Could this offer a way to extend fertility and reduce health risks? #biom4110 https://t.co/OZQUW0MXkL

[Maggie Sarmiento @MaggieSarm12745]

After years of underfunding, new genetic studies on endometriosis and its many subtypes are able to help explain symptoms and treatments! Give this article a read #BIOM4110
https://t.co/KEniwM89bn

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

The impacts of paternal age on offspring are less known. Take a look at this article! #BIOM4110
Older males might influence the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
https://t.co/xj1NOLpXi5

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

Here is a quick read supporting the negative impacts of pollution on reproduction, among many things. We have been talking about environmental impacts in class lately. #BIOM4110
https://t.co/qbiT8itwjy

[Amber Safadi @AmberSafadi]

@MaggieSarm12745 That’s crazy that the viral genetic material is in our genome today, making up 8-10% of it. The more you know… #BIOM4110

[Maggie Sarmiento @MaggieSarm12745]

Check out this article on a virus that infected animals millions of years ago that is now crucial for early embryonic development, potentially having applications in the creation of artificial embryos!! #BIOM4110 https://t.co/eNa7V64oSs