Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission
The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.
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"These landscapes are changing fast, and arctic and alpine glaciers might be some of the first habitats lost completely to climate change."
— Dr Emily Broadwell , Academic
"These findings are exciting and there is much more potential to expand our knowledge on the diversity and distribution of these unique microbes."
— Dr Chris Williamson , Academic
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The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.
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