The Cyanidiophyceae, an extremophilic red algal class, is distributed worldwide in extreme
environments. Species grow either in acidic hot environments or in dim light conditions …

Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas, aka Crassostrea gigas), the most widely farmed oysters,
are under threat from climate change and emerging pathogens. In part, their resilience may …

Interest in the technology for producing alternative proteins is rapidly increasing, driven by
the need to find new ways to produce and consume protein for the global population. This …

Automated high-throughput liquid handling operations in biolabs necessitate miniaturised
and automatised equipment for effective space utilisation and system integration. This paper …

Seasonal changes and uncontrolled anthropogenic activities alter surface water resources
quality and threaten access to water for consumptive and non-consumptive needs of …

Arctic permafrost coasts, affected by rising sea levels and increasing coastal erosion in a
warming climate, undergo significant changes. Simulating how permafrost is impacted by …

Although performing adaptive immunity, CRISPR-Cas systems are present in only 40% of
bacterial genomes. We observed an abrupt increase of bacterial CRISPR-Cas abundance at …

Archaea are a group of primary life forms on Earth and could thrive in many unique
environments. Their successful colonization of extreme niches requires corresponding …

Mangroves are the dominant ecosystem in coastal areas and estuaries and one of the most
productive ecosystems in the world. Mangroves are an essential component in a complex …

Popular snow cone desserts are susceptible to microbial contamination. Snow cone quality,
hygienic practices and consumer food safety knowledge and attitudes of three popular …