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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

Sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish might help us better understand anemia, osteoporosis, and other ailments. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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

Professor William Detrich works in the Marine Science Center, in Nahant, Massachusetts, on June 15, 2015. Photo: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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

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

Antarctic co-op: Adventures in fishing

This is a guest blog post by Eileen Sheehan, a biochemistry student at Northeastern University who is on co-op at Palmer Station, Antarctica.

by Angela Herring May 22, 2014

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

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?

Antarctic island named after Northeastern professor

Antarctic co-op: Adventures in fishing

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