Archives: Spring 2001
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Thinking Small: Using Molecular Techniques to Study Tiny Pathogens Researchers are using novel, molecular techniques to study harmful microorganisms to better understand causes of disease and how to better protect human health. Stakes High for Right Whales but Humans Hold the Dice New survival probability model for the northern right whale shows extinction can be avoided. Even Robofish Need Skin A project creating synthetic fish skin should lead to improved underwater robots and benefit fish and people as well.

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Roxanna Smolowitz Sick lobsters, clams, or oysters? Call the vet! Roxanna Smolowitz's Woods Hole laboratory is a busy place these days.

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Poetry by Marvin Bell