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News Release 15-024
The 'intraterrestrials': New viruses discovered in ocean depths
Viruses infect methane-eating archaea beneath the seafloor
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Graphic of viruses attempting to "dock" on a microbial mat, using the tips of their tails.
Credit: Blair Paul
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Scientist Blair Paul prepares a sediment core for further sampling on the research vessel Atlantis.
Credit: Karin Lemkau
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The scientists used the deep submergence vehicle Alvin to retrieve sea-floor samples.
Credit: David Valentine
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Image of the sea floor at the methane seep investigated, taken with the underwater vehicle Sentry.
Credit: David Valentine/Oscar Pizzaro
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Near the sampling location, a carbonate ridge is home to microbial mats and chemosynthetic clams.
Credit: David Valentine
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Multiple DNA sequences are aligned to highlight the patterns observed in the study.
Credit: Blair Paul
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