The Power of One, Amplified
Researchers showed that large-scale single cell genomics can add significant value when used in complementarity with metagenomic sequencing. [Read More]
Fungal Friends or Foes in Plant Roots
Fungi colonizing Arabidopsis thaliana roots have gene families that help determine if these fungi act as friends or foes. [Read More]
Marine Microbe Contains Multitudes
A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is made of four ecologically distinct groups with different lifestyles. [Read More]
When “The Blob” Made It Hotter Under the Water
With genomic samples collected before, during and after The Blob, researchers developed a preliminary model of how marine microbial communities are affected by warming events. [Read More]
The Case for Conservation
High-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female fire moss plants are now available, and lessons from their sex chromosomes could help improve crop yields. [Read More]
Plotting a Model for Virus-Host Warfare Deep Below Ground
Researchers describe how viruses repeatedly attempt to infect and destroy their hosts – and how the microbes resist. [Read More]
A Natural Mechanism Can Turbocharge Viral Evolution
A genetic element that enables rapid, targeted mutation is surprisingly widespread and appears to allow viruses to hunt new microbial prey. [Read More]
Refining the Process of Identifying Algae Biotechnology Candidates
A collaborative approach highlights how a screening and characterization pipeline could help accelerate algae biotechnology research efforts. [Read More]
Bacteria and Fungi Divvy Up the Work in Forest Floor
While thousands of species of fungi and bacteria dwell on — and within — the forest floor, who’s recycling the plant biomass? [Read More]
Gut Fungi: Unexpected Source of Novel Chemicals
Combing through the genomes of four anaerobic fungal species has revealed, for the first time, that this group is unexpectedly powerful: they can whip up dozens of complex natural products, including new ones. [Read More]
