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… second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate … teems beneath your feet. Both bacteria and fungi have genes that can break down plant fibers. But are they both … analyzing the enzymes present in the complex organic matrix of the forest floor, a team of researchers have found that …

… a wildfire. The Science After a wildfire burns, recovery begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi process carbon and nitrogen, … across a spectrum of burned soils. By connecting microbial genes with functions useful for forest recovery, this study …

… Sequence-based studies — from metagenomics to single-cell work — have quickly accelerated understanding of giant viruses. The Science In the last thirty years, in … methods, researchers have shed light on the genetic makeup of new giant viruses. This review highlights …

… those recognized by Clarivate Analytics as “true pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by … Biotechnology.  The work also led researchers to identify a gene related to seed dispersal in wild populations for the …