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Corals in Hot Water Get Help From Their Microbes

Corals in Hot Water Get Help From Their Microbes

FromGenome Insider


Corals in Hot Water Get Help From Their Microbes

FromGenome Insider

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As waters warm due to climate change, corals are in mortal peril. But corals comprise multiple organisms: a coral host, a photosynthetic microalgae, and a little-characterized microbiome. When warm waters stress corals but before they bleach, a coral’s microbes, including its photosynthetic partner, may be what helps them take the heat. Find more info on this episode, including the transcript, here.
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (48)

Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environment challenges. Hear diverse voices in science talk about their groundbreaking research to better understand — and harness — the superpowers encoded in plants, fungi, microalgae, environmental viruses, and bacteria to contribute to a more sustainable world. Join host Alison F. Takemura, PhD, for regular episodes to get an intimate look at the life around us.