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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… and Senior Scientist Emeritus at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, died on December 17, while skiing with … of the kindest and most supportive mentors and a wonderful role model. I began working with him as an undergraduate in … & enjoyed very much our discussions about the fate of soil C and N on those plots. I will always remember you! …
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How Lyme disease became unstoppable
… Covid-19, is a zoonotic disease, which means it spills from animals into people. In Lyme’s case, the pathogen is … missing many ecological influences that may have played a role in regulating the various components of the Lyme … north. And as Ostfeld has stated in interviews with other publications, it is likely doing the same for the …
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Bats not the enemy in the fight against COVID-19
… potential future threats to human health by screening animals for undiscovered viruses will need to focus on a … would be so much easier and safer. Virologists get quick publications easily from bats and bats have few defenders … mining. They also communicated to the community the “role of bats in their environment, and how important they …
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Dr. David L. Strayer
… on the Hudson River ecosystem, and understanding the roles of suspension-feeding animals in ecosystems. Strayer also works on broader issues … of species and ecosystems. In addition to his scientific publications, Strayer has written several dozen essays for …
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Animal reservoirs—where the next SARS-CoV-2 variant could arise
… in New York’s Bronx Zoo, Nadia was among the first animals known to have contracted the virus from a human, … Han , PhD, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York, said in an interview. … animals that live in proximity to humans all may play some role in cross-species SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to …
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Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?
… wonders whether we can ever function as part of a healthy ecosystem. We look for answers in Teri’s home state, … a symbiotic relationship with nature, seeing plants and animals as their relations. Over the past couple of … Dr Steward Pickett - Ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Bill Tripp - Karuk Tribe member and …
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The Search for Animals That Could Carry the Next Deadly Virus
The Search for Animals That Could Carry the Next Deadly Virus … Barbara A. Han , a disease ecologist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y., who is applying … “At this point, animals are not playing a significant role in human infections.” A tough process For some …
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New study identifies bird species that could spread ticks and Lyme disease
… Birds play an underrecognized role in spreading tick-borne disease due to their capacity … Barbara Han , a disease ecologist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, says, “To predict and monitor species … to people, we first need to know which traits make certain animals good pathogen hosts. Here, we used machine learning …
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Team Cary: Elsa Anderson
… thought that would be the best way to pursue my interest in animals. When I was a junior in college, I took a trip to … the Student Conservation Association in Chicago. In this role, I worked with youth from the city, particularly … wall. Those forests are still on the landscape, providing ecosystem services for people and habitat for wildlife …
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Is the coronavirus pandemic related to meat production?
… like corn and soy; the illicit, lucrative trade in wild animals; habitat destruction; the loss of biodiversity; and … has much of the globe on lockdown. But understanding the role food production plays in the increasing likelihood of … Ostfeld , disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York. Dr. Benjamin …
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