Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Searching for hydrothermal vent archaea in the deep subsurface of Guaymas Basin
With increasing subseafloor depth, temperatures increase and impact microbial subsurface life. Will high subseafloor temperatures that approach hydrothermal vent conditions select for hydrothermal vent microbes, including hyperthermophiles? A comprehensive sequencing census is seeking the answer.
The NEREA Augmented Observatory: an integrative approach to marine coastal ecology
This post shares the story behind our recent Scientific Data paper, detailing the creation of the NEREA Augmented Observatory. Discover how we overcame challenges, innovated data collection, and collaborated to advance marine ecological research in the Gulf of Naples.
Breaking the Efficiency Barrier in Dicot Prime Editing: The Journey with Tomato and Arabidopsis
Our recent Nature Plants paper reveals prime editing breakthroughs in dicot plants like tomatoes and Arabidopsis. By integrating novel components, we overcame efficiency challenges, achieving high rates of inheritable edits. This post explores our research journey and the innovations behind it.
