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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 11d

Friday afternoon after a long week: cave-dwelling lifestyle sounding appealing? Dr. Misty Riddle interview may be of interest!

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How the cavefish lost its eyes — again and again

Mexican tetras that got swept into pitch-black caverns had no use for the energetically costly organs. They lost their eyes in multiple ways — and gained some nifty traits too.

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 13d

@unevadareno.bsky.social Biology Assistant Professor Misty Riddle featured in this career profile in @dev-journal.bsky.social!

(We love the shout-out to former Biology Facilities Manager Lou Christensen!)

Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 27d

Transitions in development – an interview with Misty Riddle.

We caught up with Misty from @unevadareno.bsky.social to find out about her path from the vet clinic to the lab bench, her research into cavefish and her transition to becoming a group leader:

journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 15d

The rumors are true, "Nevada Plants: An Annotated Checklist of the State’s Botanical Diversity" is now out!

This represents the hard work of Jerry Thiem and Jan Nachlinger and all sales benefit the @unevadareno.bsky.social Museum of Natural History! 🌱

shopbritpress.org/products/nev...

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today we welcomed 235 new Biology majors to @unevadareno.bsky.social! 🌱

Biology Chair Anne Leonard stands on a podium in front of slides that say Welcome New Biology Majors" in front of a large audience in a classroom

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations Biology Prof. Dr. Misty Riddle on her new #NSF CAREER award! 🦠+ 🐟 = 🎉

www.unr.edu/nevada-today...

Evolutionary biologist Misty Riddle receives NSF CAREER Award | University of Nevada, Reno

Riddle will explore the genetic basis of host-microbiome interactions

www.unr.edu

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are hiring! Tenure-track position in Neurobiology in the Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno @unevadareno.bsky.social. 🧪🧠 #neuroscience #neuroskyence

jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/674336/a...

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology - Reno, Nevada (US) job with University of Nevada, Reno - College of Science | 674336

The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is looking for a tenure-track assistant professor to join us starting July 1, 2026. We...

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're hiring! Tenure-track position in Neurobiology at UNR jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/674336/a...

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology - Reno, Nevada (US) job with University of Nevada, Reno - College of Science | 674336

The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is looking for a tenure-track assistant professor to join us starting July 1, 2026. We...

jobs.sciencecareers.org

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Jul 16

A nice article about @unevadareno.bsky.social Prof. Emeritus Richard (Dick)Tracy's recent election as an @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social Fellow!

www.unr.edu/nevada-today...

Professor Emeritus Richard Tracy named an Ecological Society of America Fellow | University of Nevada, Reno

ESA is the major professional society for ecologists in the US

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Annie Leonard @annieleonard.bsky.social · Jul 14

Sad news from UNR Biology @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social: longtime faculty Dr. Jeanne Zeh has passed away.

An impactful #animalbehavior and #evolution researcher, she created popular courses on #epigenetics.

To help fund a scholarship in her honor: tinyurl.com/mv9suehw

Obit: tinyurl.com/269844jf

Donate to the JAZ memorial scholarship, organized by Adrian Zeh

Jeanne Zeh carried out research at the interface of behavior, genetics and evolution… Adrian Zeh needs your support for Donate to the JAZ memorial scholarship

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Annie Leonard @annieleonard.bsky.social · Jun 28

Now out in @royalsociety.org Open Science! Anna Tatarko explored how site of origin affects wild bumble #bee responses to pesticide combos! Collaboration with Rachel Vannette and Steve Frese allowed her to also look at the gut #microbiome 🐝🦠🧪 royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

A snapshot of the map from the study showing the location of an alpine, shoreline, and suburban site in Northern Nevada (USA) where Bombus vosnesenskii were sampled from

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thomashkidd.bsky.social @thomashkidd.bsky.social · Jun 27

Visitor at work today @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social

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Our Town Reno @ourtownreno.bsky.social · May 13

Amid Cuts, UNR Researchers Scramble to Find Alternative Funding for Projects, Including Acclaimed International Ones. Samantha Wagner reports: www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-...

Amid Cuts, UNR Researchers Scramble to Find Alternative Funding for Projects, Including Acclaimed International Ones — Our Town Reno

Dr. Zeb Hogan is one of the many USAID-funded researchers who have had to quickly find alternative ways to receive funding in the wake of immediate terminations in their USAID grant, losing millions o...

www.ourtownreno.com

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 14

Today at @unevadareno.bsky.social's Honor the Best, Biology celebrated:
🏆 Jack Hayes' emeritus status
👩‍🏫 Jennifer Hollander's Tibbitts teaching award
🌱 Beth Leger's Outstanding Researcher Award and
🐦 Vladimir Pravosudov's Regents Distinguished Researcher Award
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Vladimir receives his award from President Sandoval on stage

Beth receives her award from President Sandoval on stage

Jennifer receives her award from President Sandoval on stage

Jack receives his award from President Sandoval on stage

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 8

Congratulations to all of our 2025 Biology Department Scholarship and Award recipients! A great way to end the semester! 🎉

Thank you to all our @unevadareno.bsky.social donors, faculty mentors, and families who made this recognition of their achievements possible

A group of undergraduate and graduate students pose in front of a balloon wall at the UNR Biology Department Awards Ceremony

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Annie Leonard @annieleonard.bsky.social · May 7

www.rgj.com/story/news/c...

UNR says federal grant cuts totaling $35M have eliminated 23 research projects

Cuts included an immunization initiative for rural Nevadans and a mental health program for Nevada K-12 students.

www.rgj.com

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 5

Thank you @nathaanderson.bsky.social for hosting UNR College of Science faculty and staff on the #NVLeg floor! @annieleonard.bsky.social @unevadareno.bsky.social #PackattheLeg

A group of UNR scientists and staff take a selfie with Assemblymember Anderson

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 5

Drs. Jenny Ouyang and Jamie Voyles hard at work representing Biology at the College of Science Day at the Legislature! #nvleg @unevadareno.bsky.social #packattheleg

Jamie Voyles and Jenny Ouyang sitting with folders and laptops

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 5

Colleagues from across Jack Hayes' 32 years in the Biology Department at UNR gathered last week to wish him a happy retirement!

A large group picture with four rows of Biology department friends in the MIKC rotunda

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Elena Pravosudova @elena---p.bsky.social · May 4

Annual Peer Leadership in Biology picnic was a success! These undergrads are helping their peers learn biology and are the most hardworking and bright bunch on campus 🌟 05/02/2025
Love and appreciate y'all

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · May 1

UNR Biology faculty are represented on this list, and these losses are deeply felt.

thenevadaindependent.com/article/unlv...

UNLV, UNR federal grant losses mount to $39M, jeopardizing 'critical' public health research - The Nevada Independent

UNLV federal grant losses mount to $16M, jeopardizing 'critical' public health research. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

thenevadaindependent.com

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations to Dick Tracy, Professor Emeritus in the Biology Dept, newly elected ESA Fellow! @unevadareno.bsky.social

Ecological Society of America @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌟Announcing the 2025 ESA Fellows and Early Career Fellows!🌟ESA's fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which our members contribute to ecological research, communication, education, management & policy. Learn more about this year's cohort: esa.org/blog/2025/04...

A photo collage of the 2025 class of ESA's fellows and early career fellows. Click through the link for a full list of fellows and their individual bona fides.

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Apr 29

Thanks for hosting us on the #NVLeg floor, @heathergoulding.bsky.social! A great @unevadareno.bsky.social Day at the Legislature 2025!

A group selfie with Biology Profs and Assemblymember Heather Goulding

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Apr 29

@unevadareno.bsky.social Biology made it to the floor! #NVleg Thanks Assemblymember Heather Goulding!

three biology professors sit on the NV Assembly Floor

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Apr 29

@unevadareno.bsky.social Museum of Natural History representing at the #NVLeg!

A museum employee stands behind a table filled with specimens and pamphlets

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today we are at the Nevada State Legislature to talk about the need for a new @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social building and funding for UNR! @unevadareno.bsky.social #NVLeg

Three people outside of the NV State Assembly Building

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