Metabolizing Microplastics for Human Health

Plastics have revolutionized material science engineering. However, the use of plastic has had unintended...

Nutrient Limitation in Phytoplankton

Marine phytoplankton activity is abundant at a global scale and play a major role in the carbon cycle. However...

Can cycling help clean up microplastics from beaches and conserve coastal ecosystems?

Our team is developing a microplastic removal machine to filter and strain contaminated sand effectively...

Do seawater microbes help oysters cope with ocean acidification?

Oysters are critical members of our coast, but today they live in more acidic environs thanks to increasing...

The island that disappeared: Exploring the colonization and biodiversity of young shallow seamounts in the Azores

Shallow volcanic seamounts can be hotspots for thriving marine ecosystems. Sabrina volcano, Azores, is a...

How carbon sequestration is modulated by Mycorrhizal and soil bacteria symbionts in Abies trees?

Mycorrhizal communities are a fundamental mutualistic interaction between soil fungi and trees. However...

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