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Life in Antarctica’s ice Mirrors Human Disease

William Detrich for Northeastern

The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution).

A study published by an international collaboration of researchers, including Northeastern professor H. William Detrich, recently revealed how a steady supply of oxygen helped vertebrates evolve better vision.
- by Laura Castañón December 18, 2019
When the climate changed, these fish were ready

A new study of notothenioids from Northeastern’s Marine Science Center helps inform our understanding of how species diversify in response to environmental change. And, because many of the rare traits of these Antarctic fish are considered serious diseases in our own species, the scientists’ work can also help us understand more about human health.
- by Laura Castañón June 13, 2019
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 sperm and eggs from two different species of icefish can combine to create viable offspring.
- 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 in “Expedition Antarctica,” a YouTube series that chronicles his team’s journey and research discoveries.
- 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 small island less than a mile away from the research facility has been commemoratively named after him.
- 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 the animal's unique evolutionary adaptation to freezing waters.
- 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

William Detrich In the Media

Nature World News

William Detrich for Northeastern

The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution).

When the climate changed, these fish were ready

He discovered that you can make a hybrid icefish

Icefish have antifreeze in their blood, anemia, and osteoporosis. And they feel just fine.

Antarctica is no longer the cool place it used to be for its cold-adapted fish. So what changed?

3Qs: Creating the world’s largest marine preserve and what it means for fishing, climate research

Antarctic island named after Northeastern professor

How will cold-loving Antarctic fish respond to warming ocean waters?

First genome of an Antarctic notothenioid fish sequenced

Warming seas may imperil Antarctic fish

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