This is the blog for Lakehead University's Centre for Analytical Services, or LUCAS for short. This is the place to find media related to the labs at Lakehead University. More information can be found at:
http://lucas.lakeheadu.ca

Feb 3
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This is the follow up interview with CBC Radio’s Lisa Laco. The Paleo-DNA Lab’s Stephen Fratpietro reveals to Lisa the findings of her DNA ancestry. This interview originally aired at 8:17 am on February 2, 2011 on CBC Radio Thunder Bay, 88.3 FM.


Jan 26
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In this interview with Lisa Laco, the Paleo-DNA Lab’s Stephen Fratpietro talks DNA ancestry testing and also takes a DNA sample from Lisa. The Lab will have a booth set up at Intercity’s Promotions Court on February 12, 2011 where people can find out more about their own genetic heritage. This interview originally aired at 7:50 am on January 26, 2011 on CBC Radio Thunder Bay, 88.3 FM. 


Sep 28
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In this interview the CBC’s Amy Hadley met up with Lakehead University Instrumentation Laboratory’s Ain Raitsakas and Shannon Zurevinski in the Case of the Concrete Moose. These two scientists have been working hard to find evidence into the origins of this Thunder Bay icon. This interview aired on 88.3 FM in Thunder Bay on September 17, 2010 at 8:15 AM.


Aug 17
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In this interview with CBC’s Lisa Laco, we hear from Lee-Ann Chevrette, Lakehead University’s Community Garden Coordinator, as well as Joel Symonds, Forest Soils Lab Manager. They talk about community gardens, veggies and the dreaded tomato blight that’s affecting tomato plants in Thunder Bay.  This interview aired on CBC Radio, 88.3FM in Thunder Bay on August 17, 2010 at 7:20 am.


Jun 9

Joel from the Lakehead University Forest Laboratory demonstrates how to properly collect soil and get it ready for submission. Soil testing is a very important gardening practice. Its the sure-fire way to ensure your garden gets what it needs. 
For more information: 
Telephone: 807-343-8639
Email: forestlab@lakeheadu.ca
Webhttp://www.forestlab.ca



Jun 4
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In this interview with CBC’s Lisa Laco, we hear from Carney Matheson from Lakehead University’s Paleo-DNA laboratory, as well as some student’s who’ve just completed the three week training in DNA techniques.

This interview aired on CBC Radio, 88.3FM in Thunder Bay on June 4, 2010 at 7:40 am.

For more information about the Paleo-DNA lab, check out the website at: http://www.ancientdna.com/


May 17
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Lakehead University “Soils Nerds” on CBC Radio - Thunder Bay. They talk about garden soils and healthy gardens. Aired May 17, 2010 at 7:20 am. For more information about the Forest Lab, check out their website: http://www.forestlab.ca


Apr 20
Soil testing helps Thunder Bay and region’s gardeners.
Robin Sevean and Joel Symonds of the Forest Resources and Soils Testing Laboratory were featured in the Chronicle Journal on April 20, 2010.

Soil testing helps Thunder Bay and region’s gardeners.

Robin Sevean and Joel Symonds of the Forest Resources and Soils Testing Laboratory were featured in the Chronicle Journal on April 20, 2010.