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Eleanor Pardini publishes long-term research on endangered coastal lupine

Eleanor Pardini publishes long-term research on endangered coastal lupine

Feb 6, 2018

WashU Assistant Director of Environmental Studies Eleanor Pardini and her colleagues have published research from 13 years of observation of Tidestrom’s lupine at the Point Reyes National Seashore. A number of Tyson undergraduate fellows have assisted with this project over the years.

Tyson scientist publishes on Multiflora Rose invasion and Lyme Disease

Tyson scientist publishes on Multiflora Rose invasion and Lyme Disease

Jan 23, 2018

Adalsteinsson, S.A., W.G. Shriver, A. Hojgaard, J.L. Bowman, D. Brisson, V. D'Amico, and J.J. Buler. 2018. Multiflora rose invasion amplifies prevalence of Lyme Disease pathogen, but not necessarily Lyme Disease risk. Parasites & Vectors. 11:54.

Josh Blodgett is saving bats from deadly fungus

Josh Blodgett is saving bats from deadly fungus

Oct 19, 2017

Joshua Blodgett, assistant professor of biology and Tyson researcher, knows that bats may not rank high on most people’s lists of lovable creatures. However, that has not stopped him from researching how to combat white-nose syndrome (WNS), an infectious disease that is wiping out bat populations across North America.

Jonathan Myers comments on new findings about tropical forest biodiversity

Jonathan Myers comments on new findings about tropical forest biodiversity

Oct 12, 2017

In an article for Inside Science, WashU ecologist and Tyson researcher Jonathan Myers shares his thoughts about new research on how year-round flowering influences tropical forest biodiversity. The findings complement the work Jonathan and his colleagues recently published in Science.

Brent Williams and colleagues publish study of wildfire particulates

Brent Williams and colleagues publish study of wildfire particulates

Oct 11, 2017

A study by Tyson researcher Brent Williams and colleagues casts doubt on warming implications of brown carbon aerosol from wildfires. The results will be beneficial to scientists for fine-tuning climate models and satellite retrieval algorithms. It also will assist several federal agencies working to understand wildfires.

Tyson collaborates on urban ecology project in North St. Louis

Tyson collaborates on urban ecology project in North St. Louis

Jul 24, 2015

The bungalows of Bittner Avenue in the north St. Louis neighborhood of Baden will be torn down this summer, victims of chronic flooding. The demolition is another loss for Baden, a once-vibrant neighborhood with a shrinking tax base. Yet this close-knit community is determined to turn things around with the assistance of a team of Washington University in St. Louis researchers.