Genes from tiny marine algae suggest unsuspected avenues for new research

Friday, April 10, 2009 - 08:50 in Biology & Nature

MOSS LANDING, CA -- By sequencing the DNA of two tiny marine algae, a team of scientists has opened up a myriad of possibilities for new research in algal physiology, plant biology, and marine ecology. The project was led by Alexandra Worden at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and the Joint Genome Institute (JGI).

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