The fixation of inorganic carbon has been documented in all three domains of life and
results in the biosynthesis of diverse organic compounds that support heterotrophic …

Several bacterial strains isolated from granitic rock material in front of the Damma glacier
(Central Swiss Alps) were shown (i) to grow in the presence of granite powder and a …

Acidobacteria represents one of the most dominant bacterial groups across diverse
ecosystems. However, insight into their ecology and physiology has been hampered by …

The process of nitrogen (N) fixation by plant-associated bacteria plays an indispensable role
in the development of novel agricultural solutions worldwide. In this sense, it is of extreme …

Quinoline is biodegradable under anaerobic conditions, but information about the
degradation kinetics and the involved microorganisms is scarce. Here, the dynamics of a …

High-throughput genomic technologies are accelerating progress in understanding the
diversity of microbial life in many environments. Here we highlight advances in genomics …

Members of the genus Exiguobacterium are found in diverse environments from marine,
freshwaters, permafrost to hot springs. Exiguobacterium can grow in a wide range of …

Sphingobacterium is a class of Gram-negative, non-fermentative bacilli that have received
widespread attention due to their broad ecological distribution and oil degradation ability …

Currently more than 90% of the world's copper is obtained through sulfide mineral
processing. Among the copper sulfides, chalcopyrite is the most abundant and therefore …

Caldicellulosiruptor bescii grows optimally at 78° C and is able to decompose high
concentrations of lignocellulosic plant biomass without the need for thermochemical …