Café Sci - "Single Cell Genomics: Understanding the Ocean’s Potential, One Cell at a Time"

Single-celled organisms form the base of the marine food web and produce much of the oxygen we breathe on Earth. Founded in 2009, Bigelow Laboratory’s Single Cell Genomics Center has revolutionized scientists’ understanding of these diverse and essential microbes. It’s the first facility of its kind in the world, offering open-access services and educational programs in microbial single cell genomics. It has pioneered new technology to analyze and interpret DNA, and it has contributed to research with diverse applications - from drug development to space exploration. Join Senior Research Scientist and Center Director, Ramunas Stepanauskas, as he discusses past and future scientific impacts of single cell genomics.