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The nCounter SPRINT† system simultaneously analyzes transcript abundance of hundreds of genes in a single sample
nCounter SPRINT† system simultaneously analyzes transcript abundance
nCounter SPRINT† system simultaneously analyzes transcript abundance
nCounter SPRINT† system simultaneously analyzes transcript abundance

The nCounter SPRINT system simultaneously analyzes transcript abundance of hundreds of genes in a single sample

Primary leukocytes have been isolated from experimental fish to evaluate functional immune responses
Primary leukocytes have been isolated from experimental fish
Primary leukocytes have been isolated from experimental fish
Primary leukocytes have been isolated from experimental fish

Functional and Molecular Bioassay Laboratory — Kearneysville, West Virginia. Multiwell cell culture array

prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea
prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea
prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea
prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea

Dr. Nial Peters from the University of Cambridge sets up the prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea in January 2018. Microwave pulses are transmitted from one dish towards the lava lake surface. Some of the microwave energy is reflected back and is received by the other dish.

Dr. Nial Peters from the University of Cambridge sets up the prototype radar on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea in January 2018. Microwave pulses are transmitted from one dish towards the lava lake surface. Some of the microwave energy is reflected back and is received by the other dish.

sunrise on the water
Sunrise on the Water
Sunrise on the Water
Sunrise on the Water

Sunrise on the water during field work.

Sunrise on the water during field work.

Jon Felis on the water
WERC's Jon Felis at Piedras Blancas, CA
WERC's Jon Felis at Piedras Blancas, CA
WERC's Jon Felis at Piedras Blancas, CA

USGS geogrpaher Jon Felis wtih Piedras Blancas Rock and a lighthouse in the background, San Luis Obisbo County, CA.

USGS geogrpaher Jon Felis wtih Piedras Blancas Rock and a lighthouse in the background, San Luis Obisbo County, CA.

Acoustic Monitoring Devices on False Klamath Rock
Acoustic Monitoring Devices on False Klamath Rock
Acoustic Monitoring Devices on False Klamath Rock
Acoustic Monitoring Devices on False Klamath Rock

An acoustic monitor deployed on False Klamath Rock in Del Norte County, with snowy mountains in the background!  The unit is forest green with a gray battery box and partially hidden under rocks.

An acoustic monitor deployed on False Klamath Rock in Del Norte County, with snowy mountains in the background!  The unit is forest green with a gray battery box and partially hidden under rocks.

Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection in a Yellowstone National Park Hot Springs
Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection
Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection
Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection

Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection in a Yellowstone National Park Hot Springs

Collecting a water sample for Naegleria fowleri detection in a Yellowstone National Park Hot Springs

Equipment used to process a water sample to be analyzed for Naegleria fowleri
Equipment used to process a sample analyzed for Naegleria fowleri
Equipment used to process a sample analyzed for Naegleria fowleri
Equipment used to process a sample analyzed for Naegleria fowleri

Equipment used to process a water sample to be analyzed for Naegleria fowleri

Flow over road on way to Teton Riv nr Dutton streamgage
Flow over road on way to Teton Riv nr Dutton streamgage
Flow over road on way to Teton Riv nr Dutton streamgage
Flow over road on way to Teton Riv nr Dutton streamgage

Flow over road on way to Teton Riv nr Dutton streamgage

Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ADCP measurement
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ADCP measurement
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ADCP measurement
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ADCP measurement

Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making an ADCP measurement

Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage Reading
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage Reading
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage Reading
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage Reading

Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a Wire Weight Gage (WWG) reading.

Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a measurement
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a measurement
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a measurement
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a measurement

Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Trae Bruce making a measurement

Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage reading
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage reading
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage reading
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage reading

Kankakee River at Davis, IN - Wire Weight Gage reading

Processing a sample for detection of N. fowleri
Processing a sample for detection of N. fowleri
Processing a sample for detection of N. fowleri
Processing a sample for detection of N. fowleri

Processing a sample for detection of N. fowleri

Yellow River at Knox, IN - downstream of bridge
Yellow River at Knox, IN - downstream of bridge
Yellow River at Knox, IN - downstream of bridge
Yellow River at Knox, IN - downstream of bridge

Yellow River at Knox, IN - downstream of bridge

Yellow River at Knox, IN - water quality equipment
Yellow River at Knox, IN - water quality equipment
Yellow River at Knox, IN - water quality equipment
Yellow River at Knox, IN - water quality equipment

Yellow River at Knox, IN - water quality equipment

Harmful algal blooms turn water in Milford Lake emerald green
Harmful algal blooms turn water in Milford Lake emerald green
Harmful algal blooms turn water in Milford Lake emerald green
Harmful algal blooms turn water in Milford Lake emerald green

Harmful algal blooms turn water in Milford Lake emerald green

A landscape view showing lush green hill with snow-capped mountains after a late spring snowstorm
ngtoc_ Wasatch Mountains seen from Ogden Valley
ngtoc_ Wasatch Mountains seen from Ogden Valley
ngtoc_ Wasatch Mountains seen from Ogden Valley

View from Ogden Valley of a snow-capped mountain in Wasatch Range

Processing sample from Granite Hot Springs
Processing sample from Granite Hot Springs
Processing sample from Granite Hot Springs
Processing sample from Granite Hot Springs

Processing sample from Granite Hot Springs

Two people hold onto a large metal tripod with instruments suspended from a cable as they guide it into the water.
Deploying tripod in the Delta
Deploying tripod in the Delta
Deploying tripod in the Delta

USGS physical scientist Cordell Johnson, at left, and USGS research oceanographer Jessie Lacy, both from the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, guide a tripod with instruments into the waters of the Mokelumne River near the confluence with the San Joaquin River. The Mokelumne is part of the vast Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California,&nbs

USGS physical scientist Cordell Johnson, at left, and USGS research oceanographer Jessie Lacy, both from the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, guide a tripod with instruments into the waters of the Mokelumne River near the confluence with the San Joaquin River. The Mokelumne is part of the vast Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California,&nbs

A woman and a man stand on the stern of a boat wearing safety gear, man is pressing on a piece of equipment.
Gomex sediment corer preparation
Gomex sediment corer preparation
Gomex sediment corer preparation

Dan Powers (USGS PCMSC) and Rachel Marcuson (USGS PCMSC) prepare to deploy a Gomex sediment corer from the R/V Snavely in the Mokulumne River near confluence of San Joaquin River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA.

Dan Powers (USGS PCMSC) and Rachel Marcuson (USGS PCMSC) prepare to deploy a Gomex sediment corer from the R/V Snavely in the Mokulumne River near confluence of San Joaquin River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA.

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