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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Sample Collection

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Scientists collect samples in Death Valley National Park. The researchers analyzed thousands of microbial genomes and discovered that two abundant groups produce energy using ancient methods that may predate the evolution of respiration.

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Ramunas Stepanauskas

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