Author: Chrome Multiplier

Biologist interested in studying diversity and evolution with molecular genomics tools.

Mesocosm experiments followed by transcriptome analyses reveal active genes and pathways during a cyanobacterial bloom in S. Florida

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Working with an Army Corp of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ACE ERDC) funded project while in the Lopez laboratory, research scientist Lauren Krausfeldt has generated significant DNA sequence or “-omics” (comprehensive genomic) datasets that will serve multiple efforts and scientists working in the Lake O ecosystem. The second bloom research paper from our … Continue reading Mesocosm experiments followed by transcriptome analyses reveal active genes and pathways during a cyanobacterial bloom in S. Florida

Paisley Samuel attends “Sample to Genome Course” at the Sanger Institute

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As part of the Aquatic Symbiosis Genome Project, the Wellcome Sanger Institute has been generously providing training workshops in genomics and bioinformatics to early career researchers. The latest was the “Sample to Genome Course” at Hinxton Hall, from 6th-12th October 2024. The course introduced and revealed the details from the Darwin Tree of Life genome … Continue reading Paisley Samuel attends “Sample to Genome Course” at the Sanger Institute

New paper on Octopus microbiome paper by Chelsea Bennice et al.

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Congratulations to Dr. Chelsea Bennice, postdoctoral fellow at Florida Atlantic University and local octopus expert for her new paper –https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1448199/full.. She is well known in our balmy S. Florida region for her dedication and strong efforts to understand the ecology and behavior of these highly intelligent cephalopods (for example see – https://www.changingseas.tv/season-8/804/). It was a … Continue reading New paper on Octopus microbiome paper by Chelsea Bennice et al.

New paper characterizes diverse cyanobacterial communities which possess several genetic tools to deal with bloom conditions in Lake Okeechobee, FL

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Kudos to Dr. Lauren Krausfeldt, the lab and our many collaborators (from FGCU, USGS, CosmosID), for our first publication from this Army Corp of Engineers project studying microbial communities in Lake Okeechobee!! This effort took much patience, perseverance and a great team effort. Thanks also to the Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program of ACE for … Continue reading New paper characterizes diverse cyanobacterial communities which possess several genetic tools to deal with bloom conditions in Lake Okeechobee, FL

Four High Quality Mollusk Genomes published in the Aquatic Symbiosis Genome Project

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The whole genomes of mollusk species Tridacna crocea (giant clam), Fragum fragum and F. whitley (heart cockles), and Hippopus hippopus (strawberry clam) have now been fully sequenced through the Aquatic Symbiosis Genome (ASG) project. First authors Ruiqi Li and Jingchun Li from the University of Colorado, Boulder have collaborated with ASG photosymbiosis hub leader, Joe Lopez, multiple … Continue reading Four High Quality Mollusk Genomes published in the Aquatic Symbiosis Genome Project

New book on benthic biodiversity has been published

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Professor Lopez is happy to announce that his new book has now been published by Academic Press: Assessments and Conservation of Biological Diversity from Coral Reefs to the Deep Sea: Uncovering Buried Treasures and the Value of the Benthos. The book covers various angles of studying benthic biodiversity: genomics, new technologies, monitoring and public policy. … Continue reading New book on benthic biodiversity has been published

GIGA meets in person in Cartagena, Colombia for fifth conference, Oct 31- Nov 3, 2023

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The GIGA V conference (http://www.gigacos.org/index.php/meetings/giga_v/) was held at the scenic oceanside Intercontinental Hotel along with an optional dive excursion to the nearby Rosario Islands, possessing extensive coral reefs.  GIGA is grateful for sponsorships from various quarters such as the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the American Genetics Association, the United Kingdom’s Sanger Institute, GigaScience Journal, … Continue reading GIGA meets in person in Cartagena, Colombia for fifth conference, Oct 31- Nov 3, 2023

New paper on sea turtle nest microbiomes published by former NSU MS student, Colleen McMaken

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Once numbering in the millions, sea turtle populations have dwindled to the thousands with six of seven extant sea turtle species currently listed as endangered or threatened globally. The decrease in their once abundant populations are primarily attributed to human actions and lifestyles such as fishing practices, illegal poaching, habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. … Continue reading New paper on sea turtle nest microbiomes published by former NSU MS student, Colleen McMaken

Paisley Samuel presents Harmful Algal Bloom of Lake Okeechobee thesis research at GEER

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Lake Okeechobee (or Lake O) can be considered “Florida’s Inland Sea,”, as it is  the largest lake in the southeastern United States and is located at the center of Florida’s Everglades ecosystem. Before heavy development in the 19th century, Lake O provided freshwater to the Everglades ecosystem to its south. Now the lake has been permanently … Continue reading Paisley Samuel presents Harmful Algal Bloom of Lake Okeechobee thesis research at GEER