Robert White, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Virginia Tech biochemist Bob White looks for clues to the origins of life by studying organisms that live in environments similar to primitive anaerobic oceans. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions The photo of Dr. White may be used with any discussion or coverage of his research. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.