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From creek side to research bench, William Woods University biology and chemistry undergraduates gain hands-on insights
For the moment, a group of William Woods University biology and chemistry undergraduates taking water samples from Stinson Creek must keep the small picture — microscopic actually — front of mind as they try to understand organic pollutants that threaten this important watershed running through Fulton Missouri. But in the bigger picture of their academic […]
Read More...April 3rd, 2019
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Pre-Vet Program: Staying Current with Technology and What’s to Come in the Profession
Just as the convergence of computing, data and diagnostic tools is changing the human doctor/patient relationship, the same is true of veterinary doctors and the animals that they treat. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science — and related engineering disciplines — have begun to reshape all forms of medicine and […]
Read More...March 27th, 2019
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Can a degree in biology lead to a career in nursing?
As the health care industry continues to grow and the population of retiring nurses continues to rise, so does the need for well-trained nursing professionals entering the job field. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing projects that, in order to fill this national shortage, we will need 1.09 million new nurses entering the field […]
Read More...July 27th, 2018
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Bachelor in Biology career paths: Pharmacist vs. Pharmacologist
A bachelor’s degree in biology opens the door to a diverse and exciting range of careers and it lays a firm foundation of knowledge for many graduate and post-graduate degree programs. For biology majors interested in the world of medicine, and more specifically, the use of pharmaceutical drugs to help people, there are two distinct […]
Read More...May 7th, 2018
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Bachelors in biology students learn the biological effects of stress on the body
In a medical or biological context, stress is defined as a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. In short-term situations, stress can be beneficial to your health, as your body releases hormones that increase your heart and breathing rates and ready your muscles to respond to a potentially threatening situation. […]
Read More...March 26th, 2018
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Non-Vet Specializations and Careers for Animal Lovers and Biology Students
So you want to work with animals, but aren’t quite sure if becoming a veterinarian is the route for you? Not to worry. There are plenty of awesome careers for biology students and animal lovers outside the veterinary route. We’ve listed three examples of areas of specialization bachelor’s in biology students can focus on outside […]
Read More...February 19th, 2018
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Forest ecologists’ approach to fighting wildfires: How biology research on forests is changing the way we deal with wildfires
The devastation caused by wildfires in Northern California has dominated the news in recent months. Loss of human life, destruction of homes and displacement of entire communities have sparked both a political and scientific debate about how best to deal with wildfires. For some, it may appear that the answer is investing in more resources […]
Read More...February 2nd, 2018
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The ocean is changing: What are biologists doing to help?
In our previous blog we discussed some need-to-know facts about hurricanes in general, specific storms that have wreaked havoc this hurricane season alone, and those that have broken records around the globe throughout history. In a one month period between August and September this year we saw three hurricanes at or above category three rip […]
Read More...November 15th, 2017
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The most dangerous natural phenomenon: What you need to know
Radio stations and news feeds flood with word of record-breaking hurricanes that have torn through the Atlantic over the past few months, leaving paths of destruction across the United States, the Caribbean and Mexico. And as hurricane season presses on, we are caused to question how much we truly understand about these storms and the […]
Read More...November 10th, 2017
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Bachelors in biology degree leads to strong foundation for career in physical therapy
One of the many careers that a bachelor’s degree in biology builds a strong foundation for is Physical Therapy. Reports show that every year up to 77 percent of people in the U.S. experience musculoskeletal injuries — conditions that can greatly benefit from seeing a physical therapist. Increasing musculoskeletal injuries in combination with a growing […]
Read More...July 7th, 2017
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