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The Point

Science at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole

By Mindy Todd
Published July 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM EDT
Squid embryo confocal image taken by
Tia Hsieh (Hockad) / Patel lab
Squid embryo confocal image

The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole was founded in 1888. We talk with MBL Director Nipam Patel about current research at MBL which uses marine organisms to advance our understanding of human biology, neuroscience and genomics.

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Mindy Todd
Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.
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