Leibniz-Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cellcultures

Think pink! Success of pink bacteria in oceans of the world

Researchers at Leibniz-Institute DSMZ discovered that Roseobacter clade bacteria can exchange genetic characteristics through plasmids, allowing them to conquer new ecological niches. This horizontal gene transfer enables photosynthesis and enhances survival in diverse ocean habitats.