Gryphon CAST

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-fr

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC18Z4B9QAA1)

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC1

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/b

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC18Z4B9QAA1)

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC18

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom; License code: 9ALFEC18Z4

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? Music in this podcast comes from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-fre