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This event will have Irish sign language support.
Join us on 14th May at the Hole in the Wall for a glimpse into the genius genetics & acute adaptations of our planet's inhabitants. Event starts at 7pm.
Join us on 14th May at the Hole in the Wall for a glimpse into the genius genetics & acute adaptations of our planet's inhabitants. Event starts at 7pm.
Peto’s paradox: the phenomenon of low cancer rates in large, long-lived mammals
Sophie Matthews (She/her)
(PhD Student, University of Galway)
Large, long-lived mammals should have high rates of cancer. However, they have evolved effective anti-cancer mechanisms to combat this risk. We are currently exploring what these mechanisms are.
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The Wonderful World of Animal Colours (ft. Birds and Snakes)
Amy Duclaux (She/her)
(PhD Student, Univeristy of Galway)
Ever wondered why the males and females of some bird species have widely different colours? Or why some snakes look more dangerous than others? Fear not! Learn all about my research on Sexual Dichromatism in Birds and Aposematism (or warning colours) in Snakes! Do life history traits and/or ecological traits influence Dichromatism in Birds? Are colourful Snakes more likely to have fast acting painful bites? All these questions (and more!) will be answered as I talk all about my exciting research!
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The potential of algae for sustainable biotechnologies
Vanessa Nardini (She/her)
(Marie Curie Fellow - PhD student, University of Galway)
Algae are a fascinating group of diverse organisms, some of which have been part of human culture since ancient times. Today, algae play a key role in enabling sustainable biotechnologies for the health of people and our planet.
Adding insult to injury- The burden of Envenomings
Dayle Leonard (He/him, They/them)
(PhD Student, University of Galway)
In some parts of the world, stepping outside is a dangerous prospect due to venomous snakes, spiders or scorpions. Over 3,250 die from scorpions annually for example. Not every bite/sting is fatal but can leave you with life altering conditions or infections that can be fatal. My work seeks to understand the association and risks of infections by bacteria within scorpions during stings. What bacteria lives in scorpions and how I can use that information to aid in search of new antibiotics.
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