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Chris Howe's research focuses on the biology of photosynthetic organisms and their non-photosynthetic relatives. His group investigates the ability of photosynthetic organisms to cope with stressful light conditions and works on projects aimed at exploiting these organisms for biotechnological purposes, including direct electricity production using plants and algae. Notably, the group has developed a moss-powered radio receiver and is particularly interested in the symbiotic relationships between dinoflagellates and corals, as disruptions in this symbiosis can lead to coral bleaching. Howe's work also includes the genetic modification of dinoflagellates to understand and study these relationships better. His research touches on biochemical pathways that allow photosynthetic organisms to manage light intensity challenges, and he aims to utilize photosynthetic microorganisms in waste remediation and the production of novel compounds.
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