A Deep Dive into Microbes (2 of 2) (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption UD marine microbiologist Jennifer Biddle, with colleagues Adam Marsh (left) and Thomas Hanson, will lead a research project funded by the Keck Foundation to explore how environmental factors may affect the genetics of the smallest life on the planet: microbes. Credit Evan Krape/ University of Delaware Usage Restrictions Must credit Evan Krape/ University of Delaware License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.