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It was thought that phytoplankton make DMSP, a key compound in the marine sulfur cycle, whereas bacteria use it. Now, one study shows that diatoms can also take up DMSP; another study identifies a key bacterial gene involved in its demethylation.
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Gill Malin (2006) studied this question.
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