What are diatoms?
Diatoms are algae with distinctive, transparent cell walls made of hydrated silica.
What do we do at the INSTAAR Diatom Laboratory?
Our work is directed toward understanding diatom biology, developing consistent approaches for aquatic assessment and the ecological roles of diatoms. We take our research and our fun seriously!
The diatom Didymosphenia geminata has emerged as a notorious invasive species in river systems around the world. Didymo...
Boulder High School seniors Anna Hermann, Kelly Lane, and Danielle Pite were invited to the prestigious 2008 Intel International...
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Sarah Spaulding appeared on the Court TV special "Digging for Clues" on December 14, 2002.