Extremophile biology: Shrimp shield

In Nature China this week - A gene specifically expressed in shell glands could determine the survival of brine shrimp eggs in extreme environments.

Nature China highlights the best research coming out of Mainland China and Hong Kong, providing scientists from around the world with a convenient portal into publications drawn from across all scientific disciplines.

Extremophile biology: Shrimp shield
A gene specifically expressed in shell glands could determine the survival of brine shrimp eggs in extreme environments

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Published: 14 May 2009

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