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… evolved these really tough cell wall materials that keep microbes — and the enzymes that would be produced by … they all process loads of tough plants. Thanks to gut microbes — namely, anaerobic fungi — these animals are able … . In an herbivore’s poop sample, there’s a whole heap of microbes, each potentially contributing to powerful biomass …

… the interactions that happen between tiny organisms (microbes) located in soils and water. MGEs like viruses and … ecosystems by killing other cells. Over time, MGEs can help microbes gain a competitive edge within an ecosystem. They … composition of the biogeochemical cycles around them. By understanding more about the genomics of MGEs and their …

… the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the microbiome of the earth, but most species … easily in the lab. To access the genomes of uncultured  microbes , scientists usually employ two different methods; … high recovery of single-cell genomes. This is key to better understanding all the organisms that live in our immediate …