(Updated: March 17, 2021) – Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In December 2020, 13 new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Our list of recent publications is updated weekly at: mbl.edu/recent-mbl-publications December 2020 Banks, S. L., Medeiros, A., Sousa, R., Lafer, E,
There’s been a lot going on in 2020, so nobody can be blamed for missing a few things. But amid a tumultuous year in which many pivoted to COVID-19 research, University of Chicago scholars and scientists have also been hard at work continuing to understand the planet and the universe we live in, to improve
(Updated January 6, 2021): Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In November 2020, nine new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Our list of recent publications is updated weekly at: mbl.edu/recent-mbl-publications November 2020 Arkhipova, I. R. (2020). Metagenome Proteins and Database Contamination. mSphere,
In a study published this week, scientists including MBL Ecosystems Center Director Anne Giblin reveal that different forms of nitrogen have different impacts on a salt marsh ecosystem. The study, conducted at the Plum Island Ecosystem LTER, argues that both the form and quantity of nitrogen influx to the coasts, and how these different forms
Scientists explain how genetically engineered organisms can help diminish atmospheric carbon and tackle climate change. Co-authors of the opinion piece, published in BioDesign Research, include MBL Distinguished Scientist Jerry Melillo. From NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Climate change is a major global crisis. Despite international agreements to fight climate change, greenhouse gas emissions
UPDATED DEC. 11, 2020: Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In October 2020, ten new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Our list of recent publications is updated weekly at: mbl.edu/recent-mbl-publications October Casler, J. C., Zajac, A. L., Valbuena, F. M., Sparvoli, D.,
Since 1950, global production of plastic has grown exponentially. An estimated 5 to 13 million metric tons of plastic flows from the land into the ocean each year. However, 99% or more of the plastic entering the ocean is currently unaccounted for, according to models. With support from the NSF 2026 Idea Machine program in
MBL scientist Loretta Roberson has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) to implement designs for sustainable, large-scale tropical seaweed farms for the production of biomass for biofuels. Roberson’s team developed the farm designs with previous funding from the agency. The project’s team includes partners from
UPDATED: Nov. 4, 2020 Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In September 2020, 10 new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Our list of recent publications is updated weekly at: mbl.edu/recent-mbl-publications September Barske, L., Fabian, P., Hirschberger, C., Jandzik, D., Square, T., Xu,