Author: Kathleen Furtado

Blog / Fun Facts about the Cutest Baby Animals of Spring, and how they Contribute to Science

April 22, 2019July 15, 2019 / Kathleen Furtado /

Spring is officially here, so it’s time for some science about some of the most adorable baby animals. In my past training as an animal scientist at UC Davis, spring…

Blog / In the Wake of Hurricane Florence: How Genetic Tools Can Prevent Ecosystem Damage

October 9, 2018October 20, 2018 / Kathleen Furtado /

Hurricane Florence was devastating to much of the Carolinas. The flooding that ensued destroyed not only homes and livelihoods, but greatly affected animal agriculture. The effects of Florence resulted in…