Our new manuscript w @G_Duytschaever, @PatriciaStroher & others in Applied Biosafety was motivated by needs of researchers to safely ship/receive bio samples internationally. We review efficacy of TRIzol in inactivating animal pathogens tldr: it works well https://t.co/Nvphhid7LS
Canadian tricouncil agencies have announced a Special Trainee Response Fund (Ukraine). As an active grant-holder, I can apply for a supplement to provide one-year assistance to master’s, PhD, or postdocs whose research in Ukraine has been interrupted 1/2
We are aiming to recruit a PhD student to our group at the University of Calgary to study the intersection of microbes, reproduction, and chemical communication in wild Peruvian tamarins. Please DM me if interested! Key team members: @Field_Projects@alice_poirier@webbshasta
Our latest paper, co-led by undergrad Jia Tang & postdoc @alice_poirier, assesses mouse urinary odors across the oestrous cycle using vaginal cytology paired w portable & benchtop GC-MS.
Collaboration w: @ONevo_EvolEcol @lais_aa_moreira @G_Duytschaever
https://t.co/K3ot2fPPlz
New @AMelinLab paper out in @RSocPublishing Bio Letters!
We looked at genetic variation related to ethanol metabolism across 85 mammals and found patterns of gene loss & selection related to diet. 🐘🦇🐬
Brief thread with results to follow!
https://t.co/B40iwZUToP