Gryphon CAST
Welcome to Gryphon CAST (Chatting About Science Today), a podcast highlighting new research coming out of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph, and how that research can affect lives around the world. Gryphon CAST is a division of SCRIBE Research Highlights. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @UofGCBS.
Episodes
In this episode, GryphonCAST alumnus Michael Lim returns to talk with Mackenzie and Amanda about his recently published PhD research. Can zebrafish mothers prepare their offspring to deal with warming water and decreased oxygen?
In this episode, Amanda and Mackenzie chat with Dr. John Fryxell (Department of Integrative Biology) about his work on modelling the stability of predator-prey dynamics. Does travelling in herds protect prey from encountering a predator?
In this episode, Amanda and Michael chat with Dr. Chris Caruso (Department of Integrative Biology) about her work on floral plasticity amidst declining pollinator numbers. How quickly can plants adapt to fewer bees buzzing about, and can we be hopeful about their ability to thrive despite this challenge?
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To celebrate this milestone, Michael chats with a few members of the Gryphon CAST team! This includes Ian Smith, Sarah Bates, and co-hosts Lior Boguslavski and Amanda Reside. What are their thoughts on science communication, and what advice do they have for you?
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In this episode, Michael chats with PhD student Sydney Pascetta (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about her work on neuropeptide Y, its receptors, and breast cancer. What does neuropeptide Y do, and how might studying it change our understanding of cell signaling?
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In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Lawrence Spriet and Danielle Nyman (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about their work on carbohydrate mouth rinsing and ice hockey performance. What benefits does carbohydrate mouth rinsing provide, and how might you incorporate it into your exercise routine?
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In this episode, Michael and Amanda chat with Dr. René Shahmohamadloo (Department of Integrative Biology) about his research on toxic algal blooms. What makes them harmful, and how should we shift our perspectives to better understand them?
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In this episode, Michael is joined by Lior to chat with Dr. Alison Duncan (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about her research on the health benefits of a bean diet. What benefits do beans provide, and how should you change your diet to get those benefits?
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In this episode, we chat with post-doc Kelly Boddington (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about their research on synthesizing new cannabis compounds. What makes bibenzyls special, and how does understanding synthesis pathways impact the natural product market?
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In this episode, we chat with Master's student Leonardo Custode (Department of Integrative Biology) about their research on different types of protected areas in Canada. What makes these protected areas different, and what do these differences mean for protecting animals and increasing species richness?
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. David Mutch and PhD student Melissa Gonzalez-Soto (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about their research on how consuming soy products can alter the fat levels in our bodies. How does consuming soy trigger these effects, and what does this mean for human health?
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Annette Nassuth (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about her research on how modifications of the leaves of different wine grape species might help them cope with the cold. How can these modifications be studied, and what implications does this work have for future plant research?
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