Uncovering hidden biodiversity across California’s Eastern Sierra

Little is known about biodiversity in the soils and leaf litter of California’s Eastern Sierra. I will collect...

Uncovering fungal biodiversity from contaminated brownfield and superfund sites in Southern California

Fungal biodiversity in Southern California remains poorly documented, particularly in contaminated soils...

Protecting Magellanic penguin colonies in Chilean Patagonia

We study Magellanic penguin colonies in Chilean Patagonia to understand how breeding responds to environmental...

The AI-powered brain tumor trial finder (BTTF) empowers patients and fosters innovation

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a devastating illness with a survival of <18 months; it touches people in the middle...

Tiny worlds in desert moss: Microbes and microfauna in biological soil crusts

Desert mosses live closely with lichens and other microorganisms, together performing vital ecosystem services...

Blazing new trails to protect our forests: birds as bioindicators of trail impacts

Millions of people use recreational trails each year. With participation in hiking projected to increase...

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