Oyster Virus Detected in San Diego Bay Likely Worsened by Warmer Waters
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 August 2024
UCSD scientists found a San Diego herpesvirus variant kills Pacific oysters above 18°C, with fastest deaths at 21–24°C. Rising ocean temps may worsen outbreaks, threatening aquaculture despite strict monitoring.
Keywords: OsHV-1, Pacific oysters, San Diego Bay, aquaculture, herpesvirus, temperature, mortality
New Drug Discovery Technique May Unlock Trove of Marine Compounds
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 August 2024
UCSD scientists created SMIRC, a method using resin beads to capture marine compounds directly from the ocean. The technique revealed new molecules, including cabrillostatin with anti-cancer and heart effects, boosting drug discovery.
Keywords: MIRC, marine compounds, drug discovery, cabrillostatin, antibiotics, UCSD, ocean biotechnology
Presence of Liquid Water Most Probable Explanation for Data Collected by Mars Lander
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 August 2024
UCSD-led research using Mars InSight data suggests liquid water may exist in Mars’ crust. Models of Marsquake waves point to water-saturated rock, offering new clues for habitability and life searches.
Keywords: Mars, InSight, liquid water, habitability, UCSD, crust, Marsquakes, Scripps
