Microbe–invertebrate associations, commonly occurring in nature, play a fundamental role
in the life of symbionts, even in hostile habitats, assuming a key importance for both …

Abstract Purpose of Review Since the introduction of Archaea as a new domain of life more
than 45 years ago, progress in their phylogenetic classification and knowledge of their …

In this study, we used culture-independent analysis based on 16S rRNA gene amplicons
and metagenomics to explore in depth the microbial communities and their metabolic …

Fermented milk products (FMPs) have numerous health properties, making them an
important part of our nutrient budget. Based on traditions, history and geography, there are …

The impact of biomineralization and redox processes on the formation and growth of
ferromanganese deposits in the World Ocean remains understudied. This problem is …

Body size is a fundamental characteristic of animals that impacts every aspect of their
biology from anatomical complexity to ecology. In Mollusca, Solenogastres has been …

The order Saprospirales, a group of bacteria involved in complex degradation pathways,
comprises three officially described families: Saprospiraceae, Lewinellaceae, and …

Resistance to biodegradation, which is among the most advantageous features of synthetic
polymers, is also the reason for their accumulation in the environment and therefore …

Chitin is one of the most widespread biopolymers on Earth and occurs in high quantities in
the exoskeletons of marine invertebrates. Chitinolytic bacteria are therefore typical …

Aim: Microbiomes influence the physiology and behavior of multicellular organisms and
contribute to their adaptation to changing environmental conditions. However, yeast and …