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New species of mussel that lives in an ancient undersea forest discovered by Northeastern marine scientist
A newly discovered mussel seen under a microscope.

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New species of mussel that lives in an ancient undersea forest discovered by Northeastern marine scientist

Shipworms can chew through a boat. Northeastern researchers explain their digestive process
shipworm on a black background

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Shipworms can chew through a boat. Northeastern researchers explain their digestive process

So, how do genderless clams have sex?

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So, how do genderless clams have sex?

Researchers observe the bizarre sexual behavior of shipworms for the first time

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Researchers observe the bizarre sexual behavior of shipworms for the first time

Unlike humans, shipworms have no problem with bacteria getting in their cells. Why?
Photo of a shipworm

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Unlike humans, shipworms have no problem with bacteria getting in their cells. Why?

Here’s what we can learn from the bacteria in the clam that sank a thousand ships

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Here’s what we can learn from the bacteria in the clam that sank a thousand ships

Northeastern University researchers discover rock-eating shipworm and explore fuel and pharmaceutical applications

Northeastern University researchers discover rock-eating shipworm and explore fuel and pharmaceutical applications

This mollusk grows fat on a diet of rock

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This mollusk grows fat on a diet of rock

It’s a clam that dresses in pinstripes and devours wood

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It’s a clam that dresses in pinstripes and devours wood

Saddam Hussein destroyed the biblical Eden. This cross-cultural partnership could restore it.

Saddam Hussein destroyed the biblical Eden. This cross-cultural partnership could restore it.