16S rRNA gene sequencing is crucial for delving deeper into microbial diversity in ecosystems ranging from soil and water to human-associated microbiomes. However, conventional PCR methods, as used in ...
In a recent study published in Nature, researchers identified widespread bacterial strain sharing among humans (>10 million sharing instances) with distinctive patterns of transmission, including ...
Underground environments like soil and aquifers teem with microbial life. These tiny microbes play a big role in cycling ...
Microbial Ecology, Vol. 74, No. 1 (July 2017), pp. 89-105 (17 pages) Semi-arid and arid areas occupy about 33% of terrestrial ecosystems. However, little information is available about microbial ...
In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Now, ...
Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut ...
The microbiome has been an area of intense study. However, many fundamental questions remain unanswered. For example, when the microbiome first establishes itself in a human. More specifically, ...