Woods Hole researcher discovers oceans of life

By Phil McKenna

Globe Correspondent / August 7, 2006

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As each new set of figures appeared on his computer screen, Mitchell L. Sogin experienced a roller coaster of emotions. First, overwhelming joy that he and his colleagues had made a discovery that would change how scientists view ocean life. Then, self doubt as he questioned whether the numbers were too good to be true. Finally, as the researcher later ... (Full article: 847 words)