Feature Story: Chris Somers: Father's Influence Led to Career in Biology

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2013-09-11
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External Relations, University of Regina
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External Relations, University of Regina
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Dr. Christopher Somers, a biology professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Regina, is a Canada Research Chair in Genes and the Environment. Through his research, Somers examines interactions between humans and wildlife, and the nature and frequency of genetic mutations that can be passed on from one generation to the next. By relating these mutations to the animals' exposure to pollution, Somers' work supports wildlife conservation and habitat protection while helping scientists better understand the risks of genetic mutation in humans.

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Chris Somers, Canada Research Chair in Genes and the Environment, Faculty of Science
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