Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology in collaboration with other Federal agencies and private companies announced a new National Microbiome Initiative (NMI) aiming to accelerate studies on microbiome research including the ocean microbiome. Their aims are summarized in three points: Support interdisciplinary research Develop platform tecnologies Expanding the microbiome workforce This essentially … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2016
The Muddy Waters of Swapping Swamps
Happy American Wetlands Month! Yes, May is the perfect excuse to don muck boots, load up the kayaks, or at least take a break to daydream about a favorite bog, fen, pocosin, or swamp. Before you start celebrating, though, a quick question is in order: what exactly is a wetland? If you’re worried that you … Continue reading