Emily Ohara

July 29, 2016

Little Bites, Big Consequences

By Emily Ohara

A UCSB marine biology professor examines the apparently detrimental relationship between parrotfish and coral.

April 14, 2016

Phenology Emphasizes Importance of Pollen

By Emily Ohara

Susan Mazer, UCSB professor of ecology and evolution, explains that despite pollen’s small size, it is an essential part of the life cycle and genetic diversity of plants

April 5, 2016

Fecal Matter to Fuel: UCSB Lab Does the Dirty Work

By Emily Ohara

Get a load o' this shit.

February 25, 2016

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s 101

By Emily Ohara

How many times have you walked into a room and forgotten what you needed? Forgetfulness is a part of everyone’s daily lives, but many fear that as they age and their scatter-brained tendencies increase, it can be a sig...

February 18, 2016

Zika Virus Prompts Public Health Emergency

By Emily Ohara

The Zika virus is causing international concern due to its rapid spread across the globe and potential connection to a microcephaly, a neurological birth disorder. According to World Health Organization (W.H.O.), the agg...