A star of the sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 October 2016
PhD student Kate Nesbit successfully cultured juvenile Lytechinus sea urchins from larvae to settlement in the Hamdoun Lab, producing 1mm-wide individuals just over two months old.
Keywords: sea urchin, Lytechinus, aquaculture, larvae, settlement, Hamdoun Lab
New Research Uncovers Pattern in Global Flu Outbreaks
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 November 2016
Scripps-led study finds humidity and temperature jointly drive global flu outbreaks, with a critical 70–75°F window. Insights could guide public health measures like humidifiers or dehumidifiers in schools and hospitals.
Keywords: influenza, humidity, temperature, flu outbreaks, Scripps, public health
Blue Light Special
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 November 2016
Scripps researchers found ferritin in parchment tubeworm mucus enables long-lasting bioluminescence without oxygen. Discovery may inspire biotech uses like diagnostics.
Keywords: bioluminescence, ferritin, tubeworm, mucus, iron, Scripps, biotechnology
