One Ocean, Shaken and Stirred

Phytoplankton, the algae which supports most sea life, rely on wind, wave and current conditions to fuel their own growth. Berkeley professor Thomas Powell has pioneered the study of ocean cycles and their impacts on the marine food web. ... read more


Atomic Tracers

Just as crime scene investigators use blood, mud and other environmental clues to find their suspects, Berkeley professor Donald DePaolo uses isotopes to reveal the history of rocks, water and even the atmosphere.... read more


Male Frogs Losing Their Macho

The herbicide atrazine, used on millions of acres of corn and other crops each year, turns male frogs into hermaphrodites and can affect human health as well. This alarming discovery by Berkeley professor Tyrone Hayes is leading to a major analysis of America's waterways.... read more


 

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Spontaneous Assembly: A New Look at How Proteins Assemble and Organize Themselves into Complex Patterns    ... read more

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