by Julia DiPinto | Oct 31, 2025 | News Briefs
Get ready for Halloween by learning about a spooky species that OGL has in our very own biorepository: the skeleton shrimp! These fascinating creatures are also known as “ghost shrimp” because of their ability to hide along algae, bryozoans, and hydroids....
by Julia DiPinto | Sep 24, 2025 | In the lab, News Briefs, Research
In a new publication, researchers use paper waste to feed Teredinibacter turnerae bacteria strains that in turn produce high-value antibiotics and enzymes, such as Turnercyclamycin and Tartrolon E. (Image credit: Gerton et al. 2025). Bacteria often get a bad rap, but...
by Julia DiPinto | Aug 20, 2025 | In the lab, News Briefs, Research
Scientists generally consider cryopreservation—flash-freezing at extremely low temperatures—the gold standard for preserving DNA in tissues. However, there is an often-overlooked issue: tissues must be thawed before DNA extraction can be performed. This is where the...
by Julia DiPinto | Aug 6, 2025 | In the field, In the lab, News Briefs
Everyone loves sea stars—but did you know they are keystone predators that help shape and maintain the biodiversity of our coastal ecosystems? That is why Angela Jones, a dedicated PhD candidate, educator, and researcher at the Marine Science Center (MSC), is leading...
by Julia DiPinto | Jun 7, 2025 | In the lab, News Briefs, Research
We all know that researchers use DNA to search for hidden answers in living organisms. To do that, researchers must first ensure that their DNA samples are high quality before use. But how do they do this? Whether it’s discovering the cause of white-band...
by Dan Distel | May 23, 2025 | News Briefs
Protection for endangered species means a great deal to the Ocean Genome Legacy Center—and to the U.S. Congress, if the text of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is any indication. Polls show that more than 80 percent of Americans also support the ESA. However, a...
