Welcome to Gryphon CAST (Chatting About Science Today), a podcast highlighting new research coming out of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph, and how that research can affect lives around the world. Gryphon CAST is a division of SCRIBE Research Highlights. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @UofGCBS.
Like mother, like child: Generational responses to environmental stressors with Dr. Michael Lim
In this episode, GryphonCAST alumnus Michael Lim returns to talk with Mackenzie and Amanda about his recently published PhD research. Can zebrafish mothers prepare their offspring to deal with warming water and decreased oxygen?
6 Dec 2022
Episode 12 - Herd immunity in Serengeti; John Fryxell & Modelling Predator-Prey Dynamics
In this episode, Amanda and Mackenzie chat with Dr. John Fryxell (Department of Integrative Biology) about his work on modelling the stability of predator-prey dynamics. Does travelling in herds protect prey from encountering a predator?
22 Aug 2022
Episode 11 - Do late bloomers get the bees? Christina Caruso & Floral Plasticity
In this episode, Amanda and Michael chat with Dr. Chris Caruso (Department of Integrative Biology) about her work on floral plasticity amidst declining pollinator numbers. How quickly can plants adapt to fewer bees buzzing about, and can we be hopeful about their ability to thrive despite this challenge?
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19 Jul 2022
Episode 10 - Gryphon CAST Special
To celebrate this milestone, Michael chats with a few members of the Gryphon CAST team! This includes Ian Smith, Sarah Bates, and co-hosts Lior Boguslavski and Amanda Reside. What are their thoughts on science communication, and what advice do they have for you?
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16 Jun 2022
Episode 09 - Hypoxia and tumors and breast cancer, oh (neuropeptide) Y!; Sydney Pascetta & Neuropeptide Y Signaling
In this episode, Michael chats with PhD student Sydney Pascetta (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about her work on neuropeptide Y, its receptors, and breast cancer. What does neuropeptide Y do, and how might studying it change our understanding of cell signaling?
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18 May 2022
Episode 08 - A mouthful of sugar helps the (perceived) exhaustion stay down; Lawrence Spriet, Danielle Nyman, & Carbohydrate Mouth Rinsing
In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Lawrence Spriet and Danielle Nyman (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about their work on carbohydrate mouth rinsing and ice hockey performance. What benefits does carbohydrate mouth rinsing provide, and how might you incorporate it into your exercise routine?
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14 Apr 2022
Episode 07 - Testing the (toxic) waters; René Shahmohamadloo & Algal Blooms
In this episode, Michael and Amanda chat with Dr. René Shahmohamadloo (Department of Integrative Biology) about his research on toxic algal blooms. What makes them harmful, and how should we shift our perspectives to better understand them?
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17 Mar 2022
Episode 06 - Spilling the beans about heart-healthy foods; Alison Duncan & Bean Diets
In this episode, Michael is joined by Lior to chat with Dr. Alison Duncan (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about her research on the health benefits of a bean diet. What benefits do beans provide, and how should you change your diet to get those benefits?
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17 Feb 2022
Episode 05 - Synthesizing cannabis compounds is a ‘budding’ industry; Kelly Boddington & Bibenzyl Synthesis
In this episode, we chat with post-doc Kelly Boddington (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about their research on synthesizing new cannabis compounds. What makes bibenzyls special, and how does understanding synthesis pathways impact the natural product market?
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17 Jan 2022
Episode 04 - Not all areas are protected equal; Leo Custode & Protected Areas
In this episode, we chat with Master's student Leonardo Custode (Department of Integrative Biology) about their research on different types of protected areas in Canada. What makes these protected areas different, and what do these differences mean for protecting animals and increasing species richness?
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7 Dec 2021
Episode 03 - Dairy alternatives are soy good for you; David Mutch, Melissa Gonzalez-Soto, & Soy Diets
In this episode, we chat with Dr. David Mutch and PhD student Melissa Gonzalez-Soto (Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences) about their research on how consuming soy products can alter the fat levels in our bodies. How does consuming soy trigger these effects, and what does this mean for human health?
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15 Nov 2021
Episode 02 - Giving a whole new meaning to ‘iced’ wine; Annette Nassuth & Wine Grape Stomata
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Annette Nassuth (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology) about her research on how modifications of the leaves of different wine grape species might help them cope with the cold. How can these modifications be studied, and what implications does this work have for future plant research?
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15 Oct 2021
Episode 01 - It takes a village to teach a class; Dan Grunspan & Teaching Teams during COVID-19
In this inaugural episode, we chat with Dr. Dan Grunspan (Department of Integrative Biology) about his research on the initial impact of COVID-19 on interactions within and between teaching teams in a biology department. What lessons were learned and how can they be applied to other departments, universities, and companies?
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