by Elena Turner | Oct 30, 2020 | News Briefs
It’s that time of year again, when werewolves, goblins, and vampires skulk in the shadows. This Halloween, we present some of the spookiest marine creatures lurking in the OGL collection! Barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) The barreleye must have a lot of role models,...
by Elena Turner | Sep 17, 2020 | News Briefs
Ever wonder how scientists preserve DNA samples for groundbreaking research? When researchers collect tissue samples in the field, it’s really important to preserve the DNA in the tissue, otherwise it quickly breaks down. Once DNA begins to degrade, it becomes more...
by Elena Turner | Aug 18, 2020 | News Briefs
Would it surprise you to learn that the ocean is a new frontier for medicinal research? Research led by former Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL) scientist, Dr. Roberta O’Connor, now an associate professor at Washington State University, investigates whether a new antibiotic...
by Hannah Appiah-Madson | Jul 13, 2020 | News Briefs
The undergraduate research capacity of the Marine Science Center is one of the cornerstones of the program and community. Each semester, students from Northeastern’s renowned co-op program join the MSC community, working with...
by Nell Solomon | Jun 30, 2020 | News Briefs
When you go to the ocean, where do you look for marine life? Some people may explore tide pools, while others fish in the open waters, but long-time educator, mentor, and marine biologist Nancy Treneman looks for hidden species in the easily overlooked areas of our...
by Nell Solomon | May 11, 2020 | News Briefs
OGL is excited to announce our new partnership with Mission Blue! Through a worldwide network, Mission Blue works to inspire action, exploration, and the protection of our incredible ocean. Led by world-renowned marine biologist, ocean advocate, and explorer Dr....
