Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Diatom

  1. Extreme low light triggers unusual energy dissipation in a polar diatom
    Discover how Arctic polar diatoms survive extreme low light beneath sea ice by sustaining photosynthesis while uncoupling growth, maintaining metabolic readiness for rapid recovery.
  2. New diatom classification aligns groups with evolutionary history
    Phylogenetic classification of Bacillariophyta recognizing 10 classes and 431 genera, revising traditional morphological systems to reflect evolutionary relationships.