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Title: The role of brain mitochondrial function in social behavior   Dr.  Fiona Hollis Assistant professor Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience, School of Medicine University of South Carolina     Summary: Social behavior is an essential aspect of most species that is fundamental to health, reproduction, and survival. Conversely, disrupted social behavior is a key feature of numerous psychiatric diseases, including autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety. Despite its pivotal role in health and survival, our understanding of the [...]

August 27, 2021 12:00 – 1:00 Dr. Nic Kooyers Host: Dr. Michael McKain   The double-edged sword of rapid adaptation: facilitating or constraining invasions or responses to climate change?   The ability of selection to act on ecologically relevant timescales has become increasing apparent during the Anthropocene. Rapid adaptation can be beneficial to conservation interests when populations are able to quickly adapt in response to changing climates, but can be destructive when introduced species evolve to become more invasive. Here we [...]

Dr. Shirin Doroudgar – Heidelberg University Host: Jon Sin

Dr. Nikki Posnack – Children's Nationwide Hospital Host: Nathan Correll

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