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In the aquatic or frozen habitats of the North and South Poles, life is dominated by single-celled micro-organisms. Giant viruses sit at the top of the food pyramid. (Unsplash/Henrique Setim)

The giant viruses that orchestrate life in the polar regions

Long overlooked because of their size, giant viruses are now redefining the frontiers of microbiology.
Jewelweed is found throughout eastern parts of North America. By studying jewelweed, researchers can understand how environmental changes affect plants over time. (Liz West)

How plant populations keep a genetic memory of the past

Genetic signatures help uncover the echoes of the past events in the histories of jewelweed populations, and understand their genetic implications for conservation.

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