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In this review-type article, we discuss some recent trends in the identification of polyethylene terephthalate-degrading enzymes (PETases) from nature. We highlight that the discovery of novel PETase...

Abstract. Iron-rich minerals, such as hematite (α-Fe2O3), are prominent constituents of the Martian surface; they are considered to be potential indicators

Discourse for scientists and space administrators on how and why to elevate microorganisms as essential components of future colonization strategies of our

Discovering exoplanets and satellites in habitable zones within and beyond our solar system has sparked intrigue in planetary setting varieties that could support life. Based on our understanding of l...

Aim: To evaluate the gut microbial profile in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and evaluate the possible relationship with inflammation and cardiovascular risk. Patients & methods: Markers in...

Abstract Introduction: Exogenous lifestyle factors, such as different cultures, diets, and...

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Abstract. Life thrives in Earth’s most inhospitable environments, from boiling hydrothermal vents to hypersaline lakes and frozen polar deserts, thanks to

Abstract Introduction: Exogenous lifestyle factors, such as different cultures, diets, and...

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Abstract. Life thrives in Earth’s most inhospitable environments, from boiling hydrothermal vents to hypersaline lakes and frozen polar deserts, thanks to

Alexandre Rosado (left) and Diego Javier Jiménez Avella (right). ©KAUST

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Extremophiles - Astrobiology assesses the habitability of planetary bodies and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Analog environments on Earth serve as sites for studying extreme environments...

Mangroves are increasingly exposed to plastic pollution. In this study, the authors performed microcosm experiments to show that mangrove soil microbial communities are reshaped by lignocellulose inputs yielding potential halophilic PET-degrading enzymes as promising candidates for plastic degradation.

Acinetobacter johnsonii is increasingly recognized as an emerging human pathogen, with growing evidence of its ability to persist in controlled, high-stakes environments, posing risks as both a persis...

In this review-type article, we discuss some recent trends in the identification of polyethylene terephthalate-degrading enzymes (PETases) from nature. We highlight that the discovery of novel PETase....

Abstract. Despite advances in sequencing, microbial genomics, and cultivation techniques, the vast majority of prokaryotic species remain uncultured, which

A new study involving AMI member Professor Alexandre Rosado has reported 26 novel bacterial species growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions. They carry genetic traits associated ...