Summary
This action funds an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology for FY 2025. The fellowship supports research and training of the fellow that will contribute to biology in innovative ways. Ponds and lakes are experiencing increases in harmful algal bloom (HAB) events globally. Cyanobacteria capable of forming HABs produce compounds that can be toxic to pond-dwelling organisms. However, these toxins can help these organisms protect themselves from parasites. Since the frequency of HABs is increasing, many generations of pond-dwelling organisms may consume them for their benefit against par
