Gene that causes barnacles to avoid ship hulls identified
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
The substance medetomidine has proved effective in preventing fouling of ship bottoms. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now identified the gene that causes the barnacle to react to the substance, opening up the possibility of an antifouling paint that is gentle both on barnacles and on the environment.