Ultraviolet radiation can damage biomolecules, with detrimental or even lethal effects for life.
Even though lower wavelengths are filtered by the ozone layer, a significant amount of …

Abstract “High‐altitude Andean Lakes”(HAAL) are pristine environments harboring poly‐
extremophilic microbes that show combined adaptations to physical and chemical stress …

Acinetobacter is ubiquitous, and it has a high species diversity and a complex evolutionary
pattern. To elucidate the mechanism of its high ability to adapt to various environment, 312 …

Abstract High-Altitude Andean Lakes (HAAL) of the South American Andes are almost
unexplored ecosystems of shallow lakes. The HAAL are recognized by a remarkably high …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a multidrug resistant nosocomial pathogen that shows an
outstanding ability to undergo genetic exchange, thereby acquiring different traits that …

Andean wetlands are characterized by their extreme environmental conditions such as high
UV radiation, elevated heavy metal content and salinity. We present here the first study on …

The polyextremophilic strain Acinetobacter sp. Ver3 isolated from high‐altitude Andean
lakes exhibits elevated tolerance to UV‐B radiation and to pro‐oxidants, a feature that has …

High‐altitude Andean lakes (HAAL) are a treasure chest for microbiological research in
South America. Their indigenous microbial communities are exposed to extremely high UV …

Error-prone and error-free DNA damage repair responses that are induced in most bacteria
after exposure to various chemicals, antibiotics or radiation sources were surveyed across …

Microorganisms that thrive in hypersaline environments on the surface of our planet are
exposed to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, for their protection, they …