Sydney Harned
Rock your Antibodies: Understanding an Ancient Immune System Protein in Brownbanded Bamboo Sharks
Sharks evolved into the top predators we know and love today millions of years ago. Because of their success at the top of the food chain, sharks have remained, in an evolutionary sense, relatively constant, meaning they haven’t evolved or changed much. This consistency provides shark scientists a window into the past, as some characteristics […]
How Jaws Could Cure Cancer: The White Shark Genome and Its Influence on Human Health
When you hear the words “great white shark” what thoughts come to mind? Awe, reverence, maybe even fear? I’m sure you don’t think of how great white sharks can impact the future of human medicine. However, a new study by the Save Our Seas Shark Research Center recently found links between great white sharks and […]
You Light Up My World: Using Genetics to Understand How Velvet Belly Lanternsharks Produce Light
The velvet belly lanternshark, a deep sea shark species, can create its own light to attract prey and evade predators. How is it able to do this? A recent study uses cutting edge genetics technology to find out the genes involved in this process. Sydney HarnedI received my BS in marine biology from the University […]
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