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TTUHSC researcher studies the ability of brine shrimp to thrive in high salinity

A research team at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center discovered a unique sodium pump variant in brine shrimp that enables them to thrive in high-salinity environments. This NKA variant uses more energy than common variants, allowing the animal to maintain steeper Na+ gradients.

SourceTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023

What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate

A study reveals that variable C:N:P ratios of phytoplankton are essential for regulating dissolved oceanic nutrient ratios, while also influencing atmospheric CO2 levels on geological time scales. The findings challenge the commonly hypothesized strong link between phytoplankton and seawater nutrient ratios.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 13, 2023

URI researcher-led study opens oceans of possibilities

A University of Rhode Island professor's study has developed a macromolecular model of phytoplankton, which could have significant implications for climate research. The model predicts the variation in C:N:P ratios throughout the ocean, providing new insights into how phytoplankton respond to changing environmental conditions.

SourceUniversity of Rhode Island·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 5, 2023