The anthropocentric term “extremophile” was introduced more than 30 years ago to describe
any organism capable of living and growing under extreme conditions—ie, particularly …

The practice of medicine was profoundly transformed by the introduction of the antibiotics
(compounds isolated from Nature) and the antibacterials (compounds prepared by …

It is now well recognised that many environments considered by man to be extreme are
colonised by micro-organisms which are specifically adapted to these ecological niches …

In this study, we investigated the ability of several (hyper-) thermophilic Archaea and
phylogenetically deep-branching thermophilic Bacteria to survive high fluences of …

Very few research topics in the area of life sciences have shown, in just one decade, such
an explosion of knowledge and offered such a vast array of possibilities for biotechnological …

Since the discovery of antibiotics by Sir Alexander Fleming they have been used throughout
medicine and play a vital role in combating microorganisms. However, with their vast use …

Organisms from extreme environments provide hearty enzymatic and whole-cell systems for
biocatalysis. These intriguing systems hold possibilities in situations that inhibit reactions for …

Sunlight is pivotal for our survival, and daily UV exposure has impacted the evolutionary
course of all forms of life, from microorganisms to humans. Deciphering the role of UVR in …

Antibiotics, considered a “wonder medication” in the 20th century, have been exploited to
such an extent that bacteria have developed resistance against them giving rise to highly …

The aim of this current piece of writing is to draw the attention of readers and researchers
toward the natural antioxidants that can take the place of synthetic antibiotics to avoid …