The cycling of phosphorus (P) is a critical process in aquatic ecosystems, influencing water quality and ecosystem health. Recent research has increasingly focused on the use of oxygen isotopes in ...

Knowing the location and the quantity of pollutants is essential for any remediation efforts. Phosphorus in the environment is present in two forms—organic and inorganic. Scientists measure isotopes ...

Phosphorus metabolism is complex, with 30% being rapidly eliminated from the body ... Source: Argonne National Laboratory, EVS-HHFS, August 2005 Research activities can involve the use of natural, ...

They tagged the protein coating of bacteriophages with the sulfur isotope 35 S and the DNA core with the phosphorus isotope 32 P. Using a Waring blender, they agitated the viral particles and bacteria ...