Rutgers helping Finns explore arctic microbes
Researchers aim to develop new enzymes and biodegrade toxic contaminants using cold-loving microbes. They plan to build a regional biotech industry and preserve fragile environments.
Microbial Diversity
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U. of Colorado biology professor wins 2001 MacArthur Fellowship
Norman Pace's innovative work on microbial diversity and biochemical reactions has revolutionized the field. He is one of 23 recipients of the prestigious 2001 MacArthur Fellowship, recognizing his significant contributions to science.
Symposium focuses on implications of 'The New Microbiology'
The symposium focuses on microbial evolution, genetics, and ecology, shedding light on the complexity of life and its applications in biotechnology. Key areas of research include mutation mechanisms, antibiotic resistance, and plant microbiome interactions.
Virginia Tech microbe-minerals group launches new field of study
The Microbe-Mineral Group at Virginia Tech aims to discover conditions under which microbes release nutrients or contaminants from mineral surfaces. Researchers hope to advance bioremediation and control unwanted releases of phosphorus and other minerals.
New Discovery Beneath Antarctic Ice Means Life On Other Planets Plausible
Scientists have discovered teeming microbe colonies beneath Antarctic ice that use sunlight to sustain life when the South Pole tilts towards the sun. The researchers found diverse microorganisms, including blue-green algae and bacteria, supported by photosynthesis and atmospheric nitrogen fixation.