Linking marine biology and biotechnology.
Studies of biological systems in which there is a direct link between the challenges faced by marine organisms and biotechnologies enable us to rationally search for active natural compounds and other novel biotechnologies. This approach is proving successful in developing new methods for the prevention of marine biofouling and for the identification of new lead compounds for the development of ultraviolet sunscreens.
de Nys
Rocky
R
School of Marine Biology and Aquaculture, James Cook University, Townsville Q4811, Australia. rocky.denys@jcu.edu.au
Steinberg
Peter D
PD
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001669:Biochemical Phenomena; D001671:Biochemistry; D018441:Biofilms; D001685:Biological Factors; D001709:Biotechnology; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000378:metabolism / Q000528:radiation effects; D008386:Marine Biology; D013472:Sunlight; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000378:metabolism*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014871:Water Microbiology
D000596:Amino Acids; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001685:Biological Factors; D013473:Sunscreening Agents