All articles tagged with #marine microbes
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Scientists have discovered 230 new giant viruses in oceans worldwide that infect marine microbes and may influence ecosystem dynamics, carbon cycling, and harmful algal blooms, revealing their potential role in biogeochemistry and biotechnology.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
Researchers have compiled a database containing around 315 million groups of genes from marine microbes living in various oceans, which could aid in drug discovery, climate change tracking, and species protection. The database fills genetic gaps and provides insights into the roles of fungi and viruses in the ocean, potentially leading to the discovery of new antibiotics and enzymes for food production. It also serves as a baseline for tracking the effects of human activities on marine microbial diversity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
Understanding how marine microbes are affected by the climate crisis is crucial for forecasting the future state of the oceans and mitigating its effects on marine ecosystems and human communities. However, there is currently little confidence in predictions of how marine microbes will react to climate change. Researchers in marine microbiology, physiology, biogeochemistry, and modeling need to collaborate to better observe, understand, and model microbial processes. Current biogeochemical models have limitations in representing the complexity of marine ecosystems, and new approaches that combine biological information, statistical techniques, and mechanistic metabolic modeling are needed to improve accuracy and confidence in climate forecasts. Interdisciplinary science and international collaborations are essential to address the impacts of climate change on marine microbial ecosystems.