The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences awarded a $840,465 Project Grant to The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026. The award is funded under NSF's Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) which supports basic research to promote the progress of the biological sciences and strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise.
The grant will support research to investigate the evolution and biological significance of reverse transcriptase-related genes, which are found in both bacteria and eukaryotes. The project aims to study the function of these genes and their products using molecular, genetic, biochemical, and physiological methods, with a focus on their response to environmental perturbations. In addition, the grant will provide training for undergraduate students through individual research projects, helping prepare them for graduate school or other career paths.
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