Popular Geneticist to Chronicle the Rise of a 'Brave Genius' at Scripps Lecture
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 December 2014
Acclaimed biologist and author Sean B. Carroll will present the 2015 Rosenblatt Lecture at Scripps, exploring Jacques Monod’s journey from the French Resistance to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. The free public event is Jan. 15 in La Jolla.
Keywords: Sean B. Carroll, Rosenblatt Lecture, Jacques Monod, Scripps Oceanography, molecular biology, French Resistance, evolution, HHMI, public science, Nobel Prize
Research Highlight: In Search of Pristine Aerosols
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 January 2015
Scripps scientists identified baseline signatures of pristine marine aerosols, helping improve climate models by distinguishing natural ocean contributions from human pollution—even in remote regions once thought untouched.
Keywords: pristine aerosols, marine aerosols, Lynn Russell, Scripps Oceanography, Amanda Frossard, climate models
Research Highlight: Discovery Goes Deep within Coral
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 January 2015
Researchers found that an enzyme known as VHA plays a vital role in promoting photosynthesis in corals by helping concentrate carbon dioxide, revealing a key mechanism behind coral-algae symbiosis and offering insights into coral health and resilience.
Keywords: VHA enzyme, coral symbiosis, photosynthesis, Martín Tresguerres, coral health, ocean acidification, Katie Barott
