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Recruitment in the sea: bacterial genes required for inducing larval settlement in a polychaete worm : Nature

Posted on 07 February 2012 by charlie

“This study has identified the first bacterial genes required for induction of settlement and metamorphosis of a marine invertebrate animal.” This i...

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PLoS Biology: A Holistic Approach to Marine Eco-Systems Biology

Posted on 01 December 2011 by charlie

“In summary, the Tara Oceans project leverages powerful new technologies and analytical tools to develop the first planetary-scale data collection effort ...

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Navy probe descends on bacteria power | SmartPlanet

Posted on 14 July 2011 by charlie

“The U.S. Navy has enlisted some very tiny sailors to fuel their latest research vessel. Microorganisms are descending into the sea, enabling unmanned pod...