Science on Tap
Troy Ott, professor of reproductive biology
Date & Time: February 19, 2019, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Federal Taphouse, State College
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Penn State's Science Policy Society's February Science on Tap will host Dr. Troy Ott, who will be discussing viviparity.
Viviparity is the development of an embryo inside the body leading to birth of a live offspring. Live birth is thought to have evolved from oviparity or egg laying animals. One of the central enigmas of viviparity is why the mother's immune system does not reject the embryo, which is immunologically distinct due to the genetic contributions of the father. In fact, it is thought that some infertility is a result of a maternal immune reaction to the embryo in the uterus. Warning: Sexual content.....actually the whole talk is about sex!
Troy Ott is a Professor of reproductive biology in the Department of Animal Science and Associate Director in the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. His research focuses on the maternal immune response to the early embryo and factors that contribute to infertility. You can follow him on Twitter @TroyOttAg or learn more about this research here: https://animalscience.psu.edu/directory/tlo12
The talk starts at 7 PM but get there early for food, drinks, and a good seat!
