Translational environmental biology: cell biology informing conservation

Traylor-Knowles and Palumbi. 2014. Translational environmental biology: cell biology informing conservation. Science & Society. 24

Typically, findings from cell biology have been beneficial for preventing human disease. However, translational applications from cell biology can also be applied to conservation efforts, such as protecting coral reefs. Recent efforts to understand the cell biological mechanisms maintaining coral health such as innate immunity and acclimatization have prompted new developments in conservation. Similar to biomedicine, we urge that future efforts should focus on better frameworks for biomarker development to protect coral reefs.

Type
Journal Article
Authors
Traylor-Knowles; Palumbi
Units
NPSA
Keywords
National Park of American Samoa, NPSA, Palumbi, Traylor-Knowles

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