Brain Barnes

Type

Scientist

Organization

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology

Description

Physiological ecology and endocrinology of hibernating mammals; biological rhythms and sleep; overwintering biology of animals including insects. We work in field and laboratory settings investigating behavioral and physiological mechanisms by which animals cope with high latitude winter and summer environments.

Geography

Arctic

Alaska

Website

http://people.iab.uaf.edu/brian_barnes

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