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Department of Biological Sciences

dung beetle in a young girl's hand

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope

Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 51±¬ÁÏ Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

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Passion for Animals Drives Student’s Success during Internship

Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to take on a fitting internship opportunity with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. After receiving an email from the biological sciences department about an intriguing internship opportunity, the …

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Honors Education

Caldwell's Neuroendocrinology and Behavior Lab Group pose for a photo in Cunningham Hall

Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development

What determines your social behavior as you develop into an adult? While this is a complex question to answer, understanding how the brain develops can provide critical insights. For two decades, Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 51±¬ÁÏ,…

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College of Sciences and Humanities

Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

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