(Inside Science) — Viruses control their hosts like puppets — and in the process, they may play important roles in Earth’s climate. The hosts in this case aren’t people or animals: They are bacteria. A growing body of research is…
New research provides the most complete account to date of the viruses that impact the world’s oceans, increasing the number of known virus populations tenfold. “This new understanding of viruses from the northern pole to the southern pole and from…
New research takes scientists a step closer to identifying important characteristics of the communities of ocean organisms we rely on to aid the planet – as well as understanding how a warming climate could affect the functions of those communities….
The impact of soil viruses on nutrient cycling and climate remain understudied relative to their oceanic counterparts. In this release from the Department of Energy, work being done by a team led by the Sullivan lab reveals a previously unknown…
A recent workshop looked to utilize math and statistics to answer questions surrounding the microbiome. The workshop, led by Vanessa Hale, Assistant Professor, and Matt Sullivan, Associate Professor, both IDI Co-Directors of the Microbial Communities Thematic Program, sought to explore…
New understanding of the role of microbes in thawing permafrost A deeper understanding of viral genomes in Swedish permafrost provides insight into climate change. “Microbes have significant influence over global warming, primarily through the production of – or consumption of…
Scientists uncover details of viral infections that drive environmental, human health In nature, infections much more complex than in lab Read the full press release here.
Phage-host Interactions are More Complicated than most Laboratory Studies Suggest Molecular studies shed light on how viruses infect bacteria in nature “For years, scientists have experimented with phages—the viruses that infect bacteria—to learn how they change their host. Because such…
Undergraduate students interested in a research project should express interest by emailing a CV and brief statement of interest to Matt Sullivan. We are currently seeking reliable undergraduates to assist in the following areas: phage discovery for therapeutic purposes (E….
“More than ever, scientists are going beyond seeking colleagues from down the hall and instead looking to partner with the best and brightest across time zones, languages and cultures. Global science is nothing new, but the pace and expanse of…
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