Y Life Science
This podcast highlights research and science projects happening in the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University. We will also cover life science and conservation efforts happening in the community.
Y Life Science
Green-blooded Skinks of Papua New Guinea
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Bean Life Science Museum
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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In this episode of the Y Life Science podcast, graduate student Taylor Probst and Dr. Alison Whiting, curator of herpetology, discuss the genus Prasinohaema. Their research on this group of skinks is particularly compelling, as these animals possess green blood. Tune in to learn more about their work and the efforts underway to better understand this unique phenomenon.
This episode was recorded on November 25, 2025.