William Detrich Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences w.detrich@neu.edu 617.373.4495 Expertise biochemistry, Marine Biology, Marine Science William Detrich in the Press Finding a Retirement Home for 466 Frozen Flatworm Fragments “I didn’t want to keep them in the freezer in my basement,” Dr. Litvaitis said of her flatworms, adding that blackouts are not uncommon in her New Hampshire neighborhood. She reached out to the Ocean Genome Legacy Center, a marine DNA genome bank near Boston that is part of Northeastern University, to see if it […] An icefish colony discovered in Antarctica is world’s largest fish breeding ground “It appears that that the reproductive behavior of most, if not all, icefishes, revolves around male courtship of females through building a ‘good’ nest, said icefish expert H. William Detrich, professor emeritus of biochemistry and marine biology at Northeastern University, via email. He wasn’t involved in the research. Nature World News Life in Antarctica’s ice Mirrors Human Disease “Many species have evolved traits that are adaptive in their environment but are similar to disease states in humans,” says Jake Daane, lead author of the study (Northeastern University). “We use this natural variation to better understand the genetic mechanisms of disease.” “Antarctic notothenioids don’t have swim bladders to adjust their buoyancy in the water […] William Detrich for Northeastern Global News Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction? Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction? Colonies of penguins saw no chicks survive last breeding season due to loss of sea ice. Expert Detrich says it is not “emperor doomsday” yet. The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution). The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution). A study published by an international collaboration of researchers recently revealed how oxygen helped vertebrates evolve better vision. When the climate changed, these fish were ready When the climate changed, these fish were ready A new study of notothenioids helps inform our understanding of how species diversify in response to environmental change. Northeastern University professor H. William Detrich demonstrates that you can make a hybrid icefish Northeastern University professor H. William Detrich demonstrates that you can make a hybrid icefish Northeastern professor H. William Detrich demonstrated that sperm and eggs from different species of icefish can create viable offspring. Sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish might help us better understand anemia, osteoporosis, and other ailments Sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish might help us better understand anemia, osteoporosis, and other ailments Professor H. William Detrich’s work in sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish could help scientists understand human health issues. Antarctica is no longer the cool place it used to be for its cold-adapted fish. So what changed? Antarctica is no longer the cool place it used to be for its cold-adapted fish. So what changed? Professor William Detrich's latest odyssey is documented in “Expedition Antarctica,” a YouTube series that chronicles his discoveries. 3Qs: Creating the world’s largest marine preserve and what it means for fishing, climate research 3Qs: Creating the world’s largest marine preserve and what it means for fishing, climate research Last week, an agreement was reached by 24 nations and the European Union to establish the world’s largest marine protected area, in the Ross Sea in Antarctica. The area, which will come under protection on Dec. 1, 2017, covers some 600,000 square miles of ocean, 28 percent of which will be designated as research zones. […] Antarctic island named after Northeastern professor Antarctic island named after Northeastern professor William Detrich has been making research trips to Antarctica for over 30 years. In recognition of his work, an island was named after him. How will cold-loving Antarctic fish respond to warming ocean waters? How will cold-loving Antarctic fish respond to warming ocean waters? Antarctic fish are a vital component to the food web that sustains life in the cold Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica. They feed on smaller organisms, and serve as meals for the bigger ones. But little is known about how the rapid rate at which these waters are warming will affect the development of fish […] First genome of an Antarctic notothenioid fish sequenced First genome of an Antarctic notothenioid fish sequenced Northeastern is part of an international research team that has sequenced the first genome of an Antarctic notothenioid fish. The breakthrough will shed light on the animal's unique evolutionary adaptation to freezing waters.
Finding a Retirement Home for 466 Frozen Flatworm Fragments “I didn’t want to keep them in the freezer in my basement,” Dr. Litvaitis said of her flatworms, adding that blackouts are not uncommon in her New Hampshire neighborhood. She reached out to the Ocean Genome Legacy Center, a marine DNA genome bank near Boston that is part of Northeastern University, to see if it […]
An icefish colony discovered in Antarctica is world’s largest fish breeding ground “It appears that that the reproductive behavior of most, if not all, icefishes, revolves around male courtship of females through building a ‘good’ nest, said icefish expert H. William Detrich, professor emeritus of biochemistry and marine biology at Northeastern University, via email. He wasn’t involved in the research.
Nature World News Life in Antarctica’s ice Mirrors Human Disease “Many species have evolved traits that are adaptive in their environment but are similar to disease states in humans,” says Jake Daane, lead author of the study (Northeastern University). “We use this natural variation to better understand the genetic mechanisms of disease.” “Antarctic notothenioids don’t have swim bladders to adjust their buoyancy in the water […]