Behavior Ecology genomics Decoding the genes behind jellyfish movement How jellyfish know which way is up.
Biology deep sea Evolution Genetics genomics Fish with supervision? See for yourself! The deep, dark ocean is a hard place to live but new research reveals that some deep-sea fish are able…
Biogeochemistry Climate Change Ecology Genetics genomics Microbiology Think global, act local: how lake microbes respond to their environments How do microbes in lake sediments respond to small and large scale influences, and what does it have to do…
genomics Sharkbites Saturday Baby, you light up my world: Using genetics to understand how velvet belly lanternsharks produce light Eat or be eaten is the way of the ocean, and many marine species have adapted ways to accomplish one…
Biodiversity Coastal Management Conservation Ecology Genetics genomics Invasive Species Methodology Policy Hidden diversity in ships’ ballast tanks Did you know that organisms can live in the ballast tanks of cargo ships? Ballast tanks are used by ships…
Biological oceanography Fisheries Genetics genomics The Molecular Industrial Complex: What shrimp exoskeleton formation can tell us about life’s building strategy Have you ever wondered just how our bodies know to repair damaged skin or build muscle after an intense workout?…
Biology Conservation Ecology Evolution Genetics genomics Ain’t no killing the killifish (for now): on the virtues of genetic diversity Atlantic killifish are spared extinction in the face of pollution thanks to their remarkable genetic diversity.
Biology Genetics genomics Methodology Exciting strides for eDNA: Insights into whale shark population genetics In the past few decades scientists have found new and exciting ways to use DNA to answer scientific questions. There…
genomics Unhappy as a clam: contagious cancer is widespread in bivalves Cancer is not normally thought of as an infectious disease, but researchers have discovered transmissible cancers in mussels and clams…
Biology genomics Glaciers Microbiology Parasitism It’s a virus’ world: Glaciers host unique viral communities Scientists have only recently started studying the wealth of biological diversity that is found on top of glaciers. Cryoconite holes…
Evolution genomics Natural History Philosopher cephalopod: the octopus genome reveals the origin of its intellect The octopus genome sheds light on the strange intelligence of a mysterious creature.