Viral infection and coral damage research on Science Daily
Viral infection and coral damage research on Science Daily
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Dr. Rebecca Vega Thurber, Microbiology and other scientists at Oregon State University have shown that viral infection is involved in coral bleaching -- the breakdown of the symbiotic relationship between corals and the algae they rely on for energy.