Living at the extremes: extremophiles and the limits of life in a planetary context
Prokaryotic life has dominated most of the evolutionary history of our planet, evolving to
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …
Microbial ecology of the atmosphere
The atmosphere connects habitats across multiple spatial scales via airborne dispersal of
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
microbial cells, propagules and biomolecules. Atmospheric microorganisms have been …
Scientific novelty beyond the experiment
Practical experiments drive important scientific discoveries in biology, but theory‐based
research studies also contribute novel—sometimes paradigm‐changing—findings. Here, we …
research studies also contribute novel—sometimes paradigm‐changing—findings. Here, we …
Water availability creates global thresholds in multidimensional soil biodiversity and functions
J Zhang, Y Feng, FT Maestre, M Berdugo… - Nature Ecology & …, 2023 - nature.com
Soils support an immense portion of Earth's biodiversity and maintain multiple ecosystem
functions which are essential for human well-being. Environmental thresholds are known to …
functions which are essential for human well-being. Environmental thresholds are known to …
Antifungal microbial agents for food biopreservation—A review
Food spoilage is a major issue for the food industry, leading to food waste, substantial
economic losses for manufacturers and consumers, and a negative impact on brand names …
economic losses for manufacturers and consumers, and a negative impact on brand names …
Ecology of aspergillosis: insights into the pathogenic potency of Aspergillus fumigatus and some other Aspergillus species
C Paulussen, JE Hallsworth… - Microbial …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Fungi of the genus Aspergillus are widespread in the environment. Some Aspergillus
species, most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus, may lead to a variety of allergic reactions …
species, most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus, may lead to a variety of allergic reactions …
Xerotolerant bacteria: surviving through a dry spell
Water is vital for many biological processes and is essential for all living organisms.
However, numerous macroorganisms and microorganisms have adapted to survive in …
However, numerous macroorganisms and microorganisms have adapted to survive in …
Water activity in Venus's uninhabitable clouds and other planetary atmospheres
The recent suggestion of phosphine in Venus's atmosphere has regenerated interest in the
idea of life in clouds. However, such analyses usually neglect the role of water activity, which …
idea of life in clouds. However, such analyses usually neglect the role of water activity, which …
Fungal and bacterial growth in floor dust at elevated relative humidity levels
Under sustained, elevated building moisture conditions, bacterial and fungal growth occurs.
The goal of this study was to characterize microbial growth in floor dust at variable …
The goal of this study was to characterize microbial growth in floor dust at variable …
Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: Extremophily and adaptation
Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …