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Nikki Traylor-Knowles1, Stephen R Palumbi1
1Department of Biology, Stanford University, Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA.
Abstract:
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.
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