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 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...
by Akancha Singh | Mar 26, 2025 | News Briefs
Syringa Barenti, Ainsley Derosier, Akancha Singh, Hannah Appiah-Madson, Dan Distel Antarctica is undergoing some of the most rapid environmental changes on the planet, putting its unique species at risk of endangerment or extinction. To help preserve this precious...
