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Marine Science Newsletter: Issue 34
Marine Science Newsletter: Issue 34 highlights research, events, new staff, and Texas Gulf Coast projects.
Institute Insights 2024: Issue 2
For the second year, Institute Insights shares 2024 UTMSI stories, bridging research and public understanding.
Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.
Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College
Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.
The Biodiversity Center
Announcing the 2024 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees
UT postdocs, graduate students and faculty receive prestigious awards linked to sustainability and biodiversity.
Next Time You Beat a Virus, Thank Your Microbial Ancestors
Two of our key defenses against viruses have persisted for billions of years, arising before complex life.
Weathering Scratches the Surface of Plastic
Plastics can endure decades in the ocean, with minimal degradation, posing long-term risks to marine ecosystems, as shown by recent research.
Digging into the Soil – shedding light on unknown players in methane production
Researchers studied Asgard archaea in freshwater wetland soils, revealing their role in methane cycling and degradation of aldehydes, marking a significant advancement in understanding microbes.
Are Parrotfishes Friends or Foes to Coral Reefs?
Study shows parrotfishes impact coral reefs by grazing algae and occasionally eating coral, influencing reef management.
