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See how saliva tells a story.

Psychoendocrinology and Genetics Lab


Founded in 2019 by Dr. Beltzer, this innovative lab offers psychology students the opportunity to explore the biological side of mental health. Here, students gain hands-on experience measuring stress biomarkers from saliva and analyzing them using a spectrophotometer, similar to advanced medical tests.


In addition to saliva analysis, students extract DNA from cheek cells to identify genetic predictors of stress. This cutting-edge facility offers an invaluable experience, allowing psychology students to explore the intersection of biology and psychology, gaining insights that deepen their understanding of mental health.



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