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Even without a stint on an ocean-faring vessel, scientists can trawl through data to explore marine viruses and address new puzzles and cultural shifts.
Imaging and microscopy technology advances in leaps and bounds. To address accumulated pain points, academics and companies are making headway on standards.
The proliferation of versatile open software and hardware for microscopy is helping to democratize biological imaging for both current and aspiring scientists.