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A human enzyme converts chemicals produced by marine sponges and related synthetic derivatives into cell-killing compounds, shows a new study. A human enzyme converts chemicals produced by marine ...

Scientists say bleaching could be ‘canary in the coalmine’ for climate impact as eastern Tasmanian sea temperatures rise Bleaching in marine sponges in temperate waters off Tasmania’s east coast has ...

Significant accumulations of polyphosphate granules have been found in three common sponge species of the Caribbean coral reef, indicating that microorganisms that live on marine sponges are pulling ...

This week's publication of the complete genomic sequence of a living marine sponge reveals genes dating back hundreds of millions of years –– a result far exceeding the expectations of the scientific ...

Marine sponges are ancient and ubiquitous filter-feeding invertebrates that play a pivotal role in coastal ecosystem functioning. By drawing large volumes of water through their aquiferous systems, ...

Vertebrate, insect, and plant cell lines are important tools for research in many disciplines, including human health, evolutionary and developmental biology, agriculture and toxicology. Cell lines ...

Vertebrate, insect, and plant cell lines are important tools for research in many disciplines, including human health, evolutionary and developmental biology, agriculture and toxicology. Cell lines ...

Marine sponges are home to numerous interesting new compounds which can be employed in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, say scientists. Over half of the bodyweight of living sea sponges - including ...

The must-dive list includes the Mushroom Forest and the very colorful Sponge Forest.