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	January 2004, Vol. 13, No. 1\| Back Issues An Evolutionary Exception Confirmed MBL Researchers Provide Strong Evidence that an Ancient Microbe Thrives and Evolves Without Sex Bay Paul Center biologist Jessica Mark Welch and her colleagues David Mark Welch and Matthew Meselson have confirmed that a group of microscopic animals has evolved for tens of millions of years without sexual reproduction. Their results demonstrate a radical exception to the biological rule that abandonment of sexual reproduction is an evolutionary dead end.... more » Science News Employee News Recent Gifts and Grants Emergency Storm Closings Recycling Electronics Fenruary Calendar Happy New Year from Human Resources Communications Office Hosts Monthly Tea with Scientists MBL Employees help Colleagues transition to life in the US Town of Falmouth awards MBl Environmental Awareness Certificate Parking/Shuttle Update MBLWHOI Library launches new Website MBL Monthly is an employee newsletter published by the Communications Office. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Call (508) 289-7423 or e-mail us at