Shady Kuster, PhD student (Colorado State University)

Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm
Location: Megaron, Mountain Research Station

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Deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) inhabit the widest elevational range of any North American mammal. High elevations pose cold and hypoxic (low oxygen) challenges to organisms living there. We capture deer mice from the summit of Mt. Blue Sky, a 14er here in Colorado, and from Kearney, Nebraska to study how thousands of years of evolution have shaped metabolic traits. At the root of metabolism is an organelle in all mammalian cells called mitochondria, colloquially known as the “powerhouse of the cell.” In my talk, I will share what we have learned about these high elevation mice and their extra powerful powerhouses! 

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MRS summer seminar series

The weekly summer seminar at the Mountain Research Station (MRS) is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early so that you have time to park and make your way to the seminar. You will be joining a fun mix of MRS scientists, students who are taking courses, and members of the public.

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