Reposted by Jenna Noel Palmisano
Happy World Sea Turtle Day! Recently had a chance to chat about my latest pub 👇
Many thanks to journalist Emily Dougherty for a great write-up and my lab mate @jenna-n-palmisano.bsky.social for the lab photos!
All sea turtle handling and research done as part of permitted research activities 🌊🐢🧬
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UCF Researcher Reveals How Genetic Variation Shapes Sea Turtle Immune System Evolution
New research from a UCF biology researcher shows how genetic variation shapes sea turtles’ immune systems, with implications for disease resilience and conservation strategies.
