Elaborate diatom cell walls made of glass, as viewed in the electron microscope. This image relates to an article that appeared in the June 26, 2009 issue of Science, published by AAAS. The study, by ...

We examine diatoms via research-grade microscopes. Our lab also houses several thousand glass microslides and archived material, primarily from arctic, alpine and Antarctic lakes and streams. Our work ...

Diatoms, the beautiful baubles of the sea, boast form and function in ocean ecosystems. (Credit: Adobe Stock) Catherine Barzler, Senior Research Writer/Editor ...

Diatoms are a type of single-celled algae found all over the world. Considered a model organism, they’re a staple in labs studying ocean water quality. Indeed, they’re as ubiquitous in microbiology ...

Christopher Lobban, a University of Guam professor emeritus of biology, has discovered an interesting new species of diatom from the Marshall Islands. His discovery is in addition to two potentially ...

Microscopic algae, such as diatoms, can be picked up from virtually anywhere there is water – including seas, soils and even moist surfaces such as exposed rocks. While diatoms traditionally have been ...