Life Science


The scientists listed in this part of S.C.O.R.E. have volunteered to answer questions in their special area of interest only. Since they are all busy working as scientists, they will answer your question as soon as they have time.

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David Hanes

Dr. Hanes is a professor in Biological Sciences at Sonoma State University. He would be pleased to answer questions about ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY, PATHOLOGY and ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY.

David Largent

Dr. Largent is a professor in Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University. His particular area of expertise is the FUNGI, but he can also answer BOTANY questions that relate to ALGAE, BRYOPHYTES (mosses and liverworts), LICHENS, CONIFERS and most PTERIDOPHYTES (ferns, club mosses, etc.).

Paul Maslin

Dr. Maslin is a professor in Biological Sciences at Calif. State University Chico. He is most interested in answering questions about AQUATIC ECOLOGY in the Chico area and Butte, Glen, Tehama, and Lassen counties.

Fred Schreiber

Dr. Schreiber is a professor of biology at Calif. State University Fresno. He has volunteered to try answering questions in ENTOMOLOGY, GENERAL CELL BIOLOGY ( but not medical cell biology) and questions about the HISTORY and PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE.