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Nature 412, 754 (23 August 2001) | doi:10.1038/35090696

Riders on the storm provoke studies of Atlantic dust

Rex Dalton

US researchers are planning an extensive study programme following reports that atmospheric dust may be transmitting microorganisms between continents.Results collated at a workshop held on 14–15 August in Florida will be used as the basis for a grant application to the National Science Foundation early next year, participants say.