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He discovered that you can make a hybrid icefish

Northeastern professor H. William Detrich set out to study how warming waters might affect how icefish grow and develop. But he wound up demonstrating that…
- by Laura Castañón May 7, 2019
Icefish have antifreeze in their blood, anemia, and osteoporosis. And they feel just fine.

Northeastern professor H. William Detrich’s work in sequencing the genome of Antarctica’s blackfin icefish could help scientists better understand human health issues.
- by Laura Castañón March 1, 2019
Antarctica is no longer the cool place it used to be for its cold-adapted fish. So what changed?

Northeastern professor William Detrich has visited Antarctica so many times that an island on the continent is named after him. His latest odyssey is documented…
- by Khalida Sarwari - contributor October 29, 2018
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…
- by Thea Singer November 4, 2016
Antarctic island named after Northeastern professor

William Detrich has been making research trips to Palmer Station in Antarctica for more than 30 years. Now, in recognition of his notable discoveries, a…
- by Greg St. Martin March 2, 2016
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…
- by Greg St. Martin June 22, 2015
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…
- by Greg St. Martin November 10, 2014
Warming seas may imperil Antarctic fish

Northeastern marine biologist gains NSF grant to continue his investigation of climate- change impact on fish and food chain in Antarctica…
- by News@Northeastern October 14, 2010
Experiential learning on seven continents

Northeastern biochemistry student and professor team up for research expedition to Antarctica to assess climate change impact on south polar marine life…
- by News@Northeastern March 12, 2010

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