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Microbial Life Found Thriving in Earth's Harshest Desert

Researchers have developed a novel technique to distinguish between living and dead microbial DNA in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. This method, which separates intracellular (iDNA) from extracellular (eDNA) DNA, reveals active microbial communities thriving in this extreme environment. The technique offers new insights into microbial processes in low-biomass habitats and could be applied to study similar environments on other planets.

via SciTechDaily|

#atacama-desert #dna-analysis #extreme-environments

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Microbial Life Found Thriving in Earth's Harshest Desert

Researchers have discovered diverse microbial life in Chile's Atacama Desert, one of Earth's driest places, using a novel technique to separate living microbes' DNA from dead cells. This study, led by Dirk Wagner from the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, reveals that microbes like Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria thrive even in extreme arid conditions. The findings, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, suggest that similar microbial processes could occur in other harsh environments, including other planets, highlighting life's resilience.

via Study Finds|

#atacama-desert #dna-analysis #extreme-environments

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Unveiling Earth's Hidden Microbes in Hot Springs' Depths

Geomicrobiologist Karen Lloyd and her team have been exploring the roles of microorganisms that inhabit the deep subsurface of the Earth, particularly in hot springs and volcanoes. By collecting fluids from various locations around the world, they aim to understand how these microbes contribute to the cycling of essential elements and provide valuable information on hot-spring safety to local communities. Their goal is to build a global dataset that sheds light on how microbes thrive in extreme environments deep inside the planet.

via Nature.com|

#geomicrobiology #hot-springs #microorganisms