In experimental evolution, laboratory-controlled conditions select for the adaptation of
species, which can be monitored in real time. Despite the current popularity of such …

Sampling and genomic efforts over the past decade have revealed an enormous quantity
and diversity of life in Earth's extreme environments. This new knowledge of life on Earth …

Adaptive laboratory evolution has proven a valuable strategy for metabolic engineering.
Here, we established an experimental evolution approach for improving microbial …

Culture contamination, end-product toxicity, and energy efficient product recovery are long-
standing bioprocess challenges. To solve these problems, we propose a high-pressure …

The industrial application of microorganisms as starters or probiotics requires their
preservation to assure viability and metabolic activity. Freezing is routinely used for this …

Deep‐sea hypersaline anoxic basins (DHABs) are uniquely stratified polyextreme
environments generally found in enclosed seas. These environments select for elusive and …

In this study, we investigated the impact of zinc oxide (ZnO) and zinc oxide nanoparticles
(ZnONPs) on Escherichia coli. These compounds are commonly used as fertilizers and feed …

Oxidative stresses commonly exist in natural environments, and microbes have developed a
variety of defensive systems to counteract such events. Although increasing evidence has …

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is a key driver of life's evolution and diversification on
Earth. Icy moons such as Titan, Europa, and Enceladus harbor potentially habitable high …

There is a renewed interest in hydrocarbon biodegradation in Arctic seawaters due to
increasing ship traffic and risk for oil spills. Most studies, however, fail to address the effect of …