Researchers dish the dirt on soil microbes
Soil microbes are wild, unpampered and uncultured.
Cell & Microbiology
May 17, 2019
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News tagged with microbial ecology
Newly isolated human gut bacterium reveals possible connection to depression
Research team studies the compelling connection between one of NIH's "most wanted" bacteria and mental health.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 13, 2019
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Redox traits characterize the organization of global microbial communities
To a great extent, living organisms control the flows of matter and energy through the planet, and the study of their interactions is the goal of ecology. While the roles or functions of multicellular organisms, such as trees ...
Ecology
Feb 11, 2019
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Bulletin details pre- and post-fire soils research
A new University of Wyoming bulletin contributes to the growing knowledge base of ecosystem recovery following high-intensity forest fires.
Earth Sciences
Dec 21, 2018
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Scientists create roadmap for examining soil and using sensing technology
Microbes are single-cell organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Yet while relatively inconspicuous, they are the dominant life form on our planet.
Ecology
Dec 04, 2018
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What's in a niche? Time to rethink microbial ecology, say researchers
Scientists in Canada, the United States and Europe are looking to rewrite the textbook on microbial ecology, advocating a new approach to studying the most abundant form of life on Earth.
Ecology
Apr 16, 2018
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Ecological functioning of urban waterways
NUS scientists have established key environmental drivers linking microbial ecology with urban design to enhance nutrient removal and attenuate algal blooms in urban waterways.
Environment
Feb 06, 2018
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Novel transdisciplinary study uncovers microbes that may one day deter major grape disease
To date, scientists are increasingly studying the structure of microbial communities and their composition associated with plants, but few have been doing so in the context of vascular diseases.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 23, 2017
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Researchers overturn wisdom regarding efficacy of next-generation DNA techniques
Metagenomics enables us to investigate microbial ecology at a much larger scale than ever before and sheds light upon the previously invisible diversity of microscopic life. A new study appearing in Scientific Reports reveals ...
Biotechnology
Jul 26, 2017
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Ecology insights improve plant biomass degradation by microorganisms
Microbes are widely used to break down plant biomass into sugars, which can be used as sustainable building blocks for novel biocompounds. Getting the right microbial community for this process is still a matter of trial ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 22, 2017
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