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Biology Department News
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When did feathered dinosaurs become warm-blooded?
A new discovery by UA biologist Matthew Shawkey and international research team shows pigment cell shape holds the secret. -
UA researchers trace bat killer’s path
White-Nose Syndrome poses the threat of regional extinction of North American bats, which in turn has a potential impact on agriculture. -
One of the 'most awesome' labs in America is right here at UA
Microbiologist and geologist Hazel Barton's lab is featured as one of the top 10 most awesome undergraduate research labs by Popular Science. -
PBS' 'Nature' seeks answers to mysteries of spider silk in UA labs
How do Darwin's bark spiders make one of the world's largest known webs? UA biologist Todd Blackledge is working to unlock their secrets for real world applications, and "Nature" viewers will see what he's learned. -
African starlings: dashing darlings of the bird world in more ways than one
Feathers that change color 10 times faster than ancestors led to the birth of new species and increased its survivability.
