UNL biologist gains insights into genetic evolution of birds
December 11, 2014UNL's Jay Storz contributed to discoveries about bird evolution as part of a new study in the journal Science that sequenced the complete genomes of 45 avian species.
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Gardner, team ID parasite that infected mammals’ ancestor
December 1, 2014Scott Gardner, a parasitologist and director of the Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, was among an international team that discovered what is believed to be the most ancient pinworm yet found in the fossil record -- some 240 million years old.
Achievements | Student selected to attend world congress
November 7, 2014Humphrey Kalibo, geography doctoral student, recently attended the 24th International Union of Forest Research Organizations World Congress held in Salt Lake City. He was among seven official bloggers selected to cover the event's technical sessions and sub-plenary meetings. Others featured in this Achievements column include Beth Lewis, Will Spaulding, Leilani Madrigal and parasitology research at Cedar Point Biological Station.
Achievements | Student selected to attend world congress
November 7, 2014Humphrey Kalibo, geography doctoral student, recently attended the 24th International Union of Forest Research Organizations World Congress held in Salt Lake City. He was among seven official bloggers selected to cover the event's technical sessions and sub-plenary meetings. Others featured in this Achievements column include Beth Lewis, Will Spaulding, Leilani Madrigal and parasitology research at Cedar Point Biological Station.
Cedar Point Biological Station photo featured in National Geographic Magazine
November 6, 2014In the current November 2014 edition of National Geography Magazine, a photo of a thorny-headed worm taken at UNL's Cedar Point Biological Station is featured with the article Minds
Forgotten door décor returns to Brace Hall
November 6, 2014The renovation of Brace Hall has returned a forgotten piece of campus history to prominence.