Environmental pollution brought on by xenobiotics and other related recalcitrant compounds
have recently been identified as a major risk to both human health and the natural …

Metal (loid) s have a dual biological role as micronutrients and stress agents. A few
geochemical and natural processes can cause their release in the environment, although …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are high-value biodegradable polyesters with thermoplastic
properties used in the manufacturing of different products such as packaging films. PHAs …

The bottom of the Red Sea harbors over 25 deep hypersaline anoxic basins that are
geochemically distinct and characterized by vertical gradients of extreme physicochemical …

The development of some industrial processes, such as extraction, refining and oil
transportation has been the cause of environmental degradation caused by oil spills and …

Alpha-amylases are a large family of α, 1-4-endo-glycosyl hydrolases distributed in all
kingdoms of life. The need for poly-extremotolerant amylases encouraged their search in …

Soil salinization is negatively affecting soils globally, and the spread of this problem is of
great concern due to the loss of functions and benefits offered by the soil resource. In the …

Bulgaria stands out as a country rich in diverse extreme environments, boasting a
remarkable abundance of mineral hot waters, which positions it as the second-largest …

ABSTRACT The Dead Sea is unique compared to other extreme halophilic habitats. Its
salinity exceeds 34%, and it is getting saltier. The Dead Sea environment is characterized by …

Es posible usar bacterias halófilas aisladas de ambientes salinos como una posible
alternativa de rehabilitación de suelos salinizados para la producción agrícola y …