Coral microbiomes as reservoirs of unknown genomic and biosynthetic diversity

Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers have identified new microbial species in corals that produce unique natural products, offering a vast arsenal of potential benefits to humanity. The study highlights the importance of protecting coral reefs' microbiomes to tap into this untapped resource before it's lost forever.

Coral microbiomes as reservoirs of unknown genomic and biosynthetic diversity

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