Earth’s Viral Diversity Unveiled
New database of DNA viruses and retroviruses debuts.
New database of DNA viruses and retroviruses debuts.
Understanding interactions among organisms in complex microbial communities sheds new light on a globally significant environmental process.
Feedbacks of clouds on climate change strongly influence the magnitude of global warming.
Understanding how brown rot fungi degrade wood could lead to new tools for more efficient biofuel production.
For the first time, scientists analyzed the genetic material of surface microbes that are colonizing the deep subsurface, where they are adapting and thriving.
An analysis suggests models overestimate soil’s potential for carbon sequestration.
New model reveals the significant role of microbes in oceanic nutrient and energy.
Scientists use LIDAR and radar data to study bird migration patterns, thanks to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility.
Researchers can now more quickly identify which microbes produce mercury toxins in the environment.
Detailed genetic studies reveal an underground world of stunning microbial diversity and add dozens of new branches to the tree of life.
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