How do microbes respond to changes in their surroundings? Archives – Page 2 of 4

The deep sea is one of Earth’s largest reservoirs of carbon, yet microbes don’t consume very much of it. Researchers showed that this is…

Researchers found that cave-dwelling microbes use atmospheric trace gases like methane and carbon monoxide as sources of energy and carbon.

Researchers discovered a bacterium in NASA’s spacecraft assembly facilities that can enter a hibernation state to survive planetary…

Researchers discovered lava tubes on Mauna Loa containing previously unknown microorganisms with metabolisms and communities that could…

Researchers found that microbes living on biodegradable plastics have more genes for plastic degradation than those living on traditional…

Researchers demonstrated that microbial DNA from a 300-year-old ice core can help track how microbes respond to global change.

Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.

Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.

Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.

Researchers found some bacteria pass information to future generations that affects their behavior and ability to resist antibiotics.