Fluorescent Labelled Polysaccharides (FLA-PS) are a simple but powerful tool to study what microbes are actually doing in their environment. Instead of just identifying which organisms are present, this method helps us see how they interact with organic matter. The...
Marine microbes are closely connected to the global carbon cycle. Phytoplankton fix carbon dioxide and convert it into organic matter, including complex glycans. These glycans are then used by specialized microbes, which break them down and help recycle carbon through...
Many living organisms in nature are difficult to observe directly. Some live deep in the ocean, some are extremely small, and others are active when humans are not around. Because of this, scientists often use imaging techniques—special cameras and instruments that...
Environmental decisions are often made within short political cycles, but ecosystems change slowly over many years. This is why Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) is important. LTER studies ecosystems over long periods of time, helping scientists and policymakers...
