Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)

Health

Unusual Cell Division in Common Mouth Bacteria Reshapes Our Understanding of Dental Plaque

Scientists have discovered that a prevalent bacterium in human dental plaque reproduces through an extraordinary method of cell division.

Sep 3, 2024

Health

Tiny Wheel Animals Steal Bacterial Genes to Make Their Own Antibiotics

Researchers have discovered that bdelloid rotifers, microscopic freshwater animals, use genes acquired from bacteria to produce their own antibiotics.

Jul 18, 2024

Health

Sharks Display Unique Healing Abilities, Unlocking Potential Biomedical Applications

Reports of sharks exhibiting remarkable wound-healing capabilities in the wild have intrigued scientists, shedding light on potential biomedical applications of compounds found in shark skin.

Nov 3, 2023

Earth & Environment

Pumped for frigid weather: study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus

Laden with dissolved salt, Antarctic waters can hover just above freezing and even dip below it.

Oct 3, 2023