White clover may seem to be an inconspicuous weed in the lawns of homes and public spaces across Los Angeles, but according to new research…
View More CSUN biologists — and campus lawns — contribute to “largest ever” study of evolution in cities worldwide
The 26th volume of the New Journal of Student Research, edited by CSUN Biology Professor Emeritus Steve Oppenheimer, has been published online through the CSUN ScholarWorks…
View More 2021 volume of the New Journal of Student Research Abstracts showcases science for allThe first issue of the journal Frontiers in Education Technology features not one but two contributions by CSUN Professor Emeritus of Biology Steven Oppenheimer, highlighting…
View More Oppenheimer’s work to broaden student participation in research featured in two new papers
LGBTQ scientists publish more papers if they’re “out” at work, according to survey results analyzed by CSUN Assistant Professor of Biology Jeremy Yoder and colleagues…
View More Open expression of LGBTQ identity may promote productivity
The loss of species changes living communities, but some species losses have bigger impacts than others — such as “foundation species”, which contribute resources or…
View More CSUN marine biologists measure the ecological cost of losing “foundation species”
All living things must respond to changing environmental conditions, and make use of different parts of their genetic code in different situations. The genetic programming…
View More CSUN developmental biologists find a molecular pathway that makes this worm behave like a kid again
Climate change challenges global agricultural systems with hotter temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, and understanding how plants cope with heat and drought stresses has direct…
View More CSUN plant biologists describe gene expression changes that could help biofuel trees beat the heat
New research by CSUN Professor of Biology Jonathan Kelber and a team of students, postdocs, and international collaborators shows how a gene Kelber first examined…
View More Tumor-associated tissue can promote breast cancer progression and drug resistance through a key gene, CSUN Developmental Oncogene Lab finds
Groundwater that enters the ocean from nearby land masses has a measurable impact on the “ecosystem metabolism” of coral reefs, according to a study recently…
View More CSUN marine biologist tracks the impact of groundwater under the seaCSUN Professor Emeritus of Biology Steven Oppenheimer revisits the successes of his work to provide broadly available scientific research experiences for students at all levels…
View More Oppenheimer reviews years of science education work in paired papers