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Researchers have identified a microbe that can digest d-n-butyl phthalate, a common pollutant found in groundwater, river water, and soil. The microbe's ability to break down phthalates could be used to treat industrial wastewater and prevent environmental pollution.
Scientists discovered dynamic microbial communities in deep-sea mud volcanoes and brine pools with harsh conditions, supporting life processes on early Earth, Mars, and moons like Jupiter's Europa. These findings provide new insights into microbial adaptation and the potential for life beyond Earth.
Researchers developed a bioinformatics technology that analyzed more than 14 million microbial and viral sequences, revealing distinctive metabolic profiles among viral metagenomes. This discovery has the potential to answer questions about viral dynamics in diseases like cystic fibrosis.
A new study published in Molecular Systems Biology reveals that probiotics can significantly alter the biochemistry of gut microbes and affect metabolism. Researchers found that different probiotic strains triggered distinct biochemical changes, including modifications to bile acid metabolism, which could influence fat absorption.
Researchers have successfully transplanted human gut microbes into mice, providing insights into the metabolic system and its effects on fat absorption and digestion. The study found that gut microbes influence bile acid metabolism and fiber breakdown, impacting overall health.
Research on parasitic-infected dragonflies reveals metabolic disorders similar to human obesity and type-2 diabetes, with parasites triggering an inflammatory response and changes in metabolism. The study suggests that microbial communities found in human intestines may also contribute to these diseases.
Researchers will catalog microbial inhabitants, study tourism impact and investigate microorganisms' role in cave formation. The team hopes to find microbes for medical, industrial and biotechnology applications.
The DOE JGI has completed its 100th microbial genome sequencing, marking a significant achievement in the field of microbiology. This milestone allows researchers to explore and expand their understanding of microorganisms' metabolic profiles and environmental implications.
Scientists are harnessing microbial biotechnology to address global environmental issues by utilizing diverse microbial communities and their functions. By leveraging cutting-edge DNA-based techniques, researchers can identify and utilize beneficial microorganisms to clean up pollutants, generate renewable energy, and detect pathogens.
Researchers sequenced DNA from microbes and viruses collected at different ocean depths, discovering thousands of new genes and evidence of frequent gene exchange. This study provides a comprehensive picture of ocean microbial communities and their interactions with the environment.
A CU-Boulder team discovered that tiny organisms in Yellowstone hot springs rely on hydrogen as their main energy source, contradicting the long-held idea that sulfur is the primary fuel. The study used novel instrumentation and genetic analysis to determine hydrogen's role in microbial communities.
Researchers have completed the first complete genome sequence of Dehalococcoides ethenogenes, a bacterium that dechlorinates major groundwater pollutants. The study reveals the microbe's unique metabolic capabilities, including 19 reductive dehalogenases and five hydrogenase complexes.
Lovley's research focuses on the use of microbes to remove hazardous substances from environments, with applications in bioremediation and metal metabolism. His award recognizes his groundbreaking work on Geobacter species and their ability to reduce toxic metals.
Researchers created high-resolution pseudo-images of minerals within basalt and bacterial growth, providing critical information about bacterial metabolism. The technique also creates three-dimensional images, allowing researchers to understand the complex relationships between microbes, minerals, and contaminants.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new description of microbial kinetics based on chemiosmotic theory, providing a fundamental explanation for microbial metabolism. The unified theory predicts results from experiments under various conditions and offers a simple explanation for threshold substrate concentrations.