Lortie-Moss

Moss Cushions, Chris Lortie

Biology is the science of life. It is concerned with structure, function, evolution and distribution of all living organisms. The Department of Biology is sufficiently large and its faculty members sufficiently varied in research interests to offer undergraduate instruction in all the major areas of biology, with particular strength in cell and molecular biology, physiology and ecology and evolution.  Specialized programs in biology require completion of a prescribed core of courses which expose the student to general areas of biology, but also give the student wide flexibility in selecting courses.

 

News, Publications & Awards

Resistance to Centaurea solstitialis invasion from annual and perennial grasses in California and Argentina

Resistance to Centaurea solstitialis invasion from annual and perennial grasses in California and Argentina

Authors: Jose´ L. Hierro • Christopher J. Lortie • Diego Villarreal • Marı´a E. Estanga-Mollica • Ragan M. Callaway Journal: Biologival Inavions, Volume 13, Number 10, 2249-2259 Date: 2011           Abstract: A common explanation for... Read more

27 Jan 2012 - Journals & Articles


Tree invasions: a comparative test of the dominant hypotheses and functional traits

Tree invasions: a comparative test of the dominant hypotheses and functional traits

Authors: Laurent Jean Lamarque • Sylvain Delzon • Christopher James Lortie Journal: Biological Invasions, Volume 13, Number 9, 1969-1989 Date: 2011           Abstract: Trees act as ecosystem engineers and invasions by exotic tree species ... Read more

27 Jan 2012 - Journals & Articles


The spread, establishment and impacts of the spiny water flea, Bythotrephes longimanus, in termperate North America: a synopsis of the special issue

The spread, establishment and impacts of the spiny water flea, Bythotrephes longimanus, in termperate North America: a synopsis of the special issue

Authors: Norman D. Yan • Brian Leung • Mark A. Lewis • Scott D. Peacor Jouranl: Biological Invasions, Volume 13, Number 11, 2423-2432 Date: 2011       Abstract: More than most sub-disciplines of ecology, the... Read more

27 Jan 2012 - Journals & Articles


CFI awards York researchers more than $950,000

CFI awards York researchers more than $950,000

Wednesday January 25th, 2012 - Yfile The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded York University $952,531 in infrastructure funding to support the research of six York professors. Robert Tsushima,... Read more

26 Jan 2012 - Biology News


Amro Zayed - A Greener York, Rogers TV

Amro Zayed - A Greener York, Rogers TV

November 07 2011 A Greener York: York University biology professor Dr. Amro Zayed along with his team of research scientists are studying how genes effect honey bee behavior and... Read more

25 Nov 2011 - Biology News


Biologists zero in on protein that may help treat obesity and diabetes

Biologists zero in on protein that may help treat obesity and diabetes

Thursday August 11, 2011 - YFile A newly identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York researchers. Suraj... Read more

22 Aug 2011 - Biology News


Seminars and Events

Biology Colloquium Series 2011-2012

Did you ever wonder what your colleagues down the hall are doing?  What about your colleagues in other sub-disciplines in the department?  Well, satisfy your wonder by attending the monthly Biology Colloquium Series.  You'll be amazed at the breadth and depth of research going on in the department, and you are bound to learn something new and interesting.  Come with... Read more

15 Nov 2011 - Seminar Series


Seminar Series 2011-2012

The Department of Biology's Seminar Series will feature a diverse group of national and international scientists in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology, Physiology, and Ecology and Evolution. Seminars will be held at 306 Lumbers Building between 12:30 to 1:30pm.   WINTER SESSION 2012 DATE LOCATION HOST SPEAKER TOPIC January 9, 2012 306 Lumbers Dr. Chun Peng Dr. Tanphaichitr Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa Seminolipid homeostasis: its significance in male... Read more

14 Nov 2011 - Seminar Series


Biology Colloquium Series 2010-2011

Did you ever wonder what your colleagues down the hall are doing?  What about your colleagues in other sub-disciplines in the department?  Well, satisfy your wonder by attending the monthly Biology Colloquium Series.  You'll be amazed at the breadth and depth of research going on in the department, and you are bound to learn something new and interesting.  Come with... Read more

14 Sep 2010 - Seminar Series


Biology Colloquium Series

Biology Colloquium Series

Dr. Takahiko Akematsu - Study of Programmed Nuclear Death and its Relation to Autophagy and Apoptosis During Sexual Reproduction in Tetrahymena thermophila   Did you ever wonder what your colleagues down the hall are doing?  What about your colleagues in other sub-disciplines in the department?  Well, satisfy your wonder by attending the monthly Biology Colloquium Series.  You'll be amazed at the... Read more

10 Aug 2010 - Seminar Series


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