Extreme environment
View article: Decoding Extreme Resilience: Shared Molecular Programs Across Hibernation, Torpor, and Extremophily
Decoding Extreme Resilience: Shared Molecular Programs Across Hibernation, Torpor, and Extremophily Open
Organisms across the tree of life have evolved remarkable strategies to survive extreme environmental conditions, often involving profound physiological and metabolic restructuring. Hibernation, torpor, and extremophily represent convergen…
View article: Convergent Strategies for Life at the Edge: Hypometabolism and Extremophile Adaptation
Convergent Strategies for Life at the Edge: Hypometabolism and Extremophile Adaptation Open
Life has colonized nearly every conceivable niche on Earth, including environments once thought incompatible with biological activity. These extreme environments, ranging from boiling hot springs to freezing polar ice, highly saline lakes,…
View article: Convergent Strategies for Life at the Edge: Hypometabolism and Extremophile Adaptation
Convergent Strategies for Life at the Edge: Hypometabolism and Extremophile Adaptation Open
Life has colonized nearly every conceivable niche on Earth, including environments once thought incompatible with biological activity. These extreme environments, ranging from boiling hot springs to freezing polar ice, highly saline lakes,…
View article: Decoding Extreme Resilience: Shared Molecular Programs Across Hibernation, Torpor, and Extremophily
Decoding Extreme Resilience: Shared Molecular Programs Across Hibernation, Torpor, and Extremophily Open
Organisms across the tree of life have evolved remarkable strategies to survive extreme environmental conditions, often involving profound physiological and metabolic restructuring. Hibernation, torpor, and extremophily represent convergen…
View article: Cultivation and characterization of halophilic archaea from Moroccan Atlantic salterns: insights into diversity and bioactive potential
Cultivation and characterization of halophilic archaea from Moroccan Atlantic salterns: insights into diversity and bioactive potential Open
This study provides the first culture-based survey of archaeal diversity in Moroccan Atlantic solar salterns (Oualidia and Khenifiss), using sediment samples collected across a gradient of moderate to extreme salinities (16.7–29.2% w/v) an…
View article: Cold adaptation and horizontal gene transfer shape Antarctic sponge microbiomes
Cold adaptation and horizontal gene transfer shape Antarctic sponge microbiomes Open
Background Marine sponges exhibit wide distribution in tropical, temperate, and polar environments. They host diverse microbiomes important to their survival and ecological roles. Antarctic sponges, thriving in extreme cold environments, h…
View article: Biogeography and host interactions of CPR and DPANN viruses in acid mine drainage sediments
Biogeography and host interactions of CPR and DPANN viruses in acid mine drainage sediments Open
The CPR and DPANN superphyla are globally distributed in anoxic habitats including extreme environments. However, the biogeography and potential ecological functions of their viruses remain unexplored. Here, we recover diverse CPR/DPANN me…
View article: Field-Scale AMD Remediation: Microbial Community Dynamics and Functional Insights in Biochemical Passive Reactors
Field-Scale AMD Remediation: Microbial Community Dynamics and Functional Insights in Biochemical Passive Reactors Open
Acid mine drainage (AMD) generated during coal mining activities is characterized by low pH, high concentrations of dissolved metals and metalloids, and elevated sulfate levels, all of which significantly impact surrounding ecosystems. Sca…
View article: Metabolomic and microbiome integration of Han-Tibetan and plain-plateau populations
Metabolomic and microbiome integration of Han-Tibetan and plain-plateau populations Open
This study identified significant associations between metabolic, lipid, and microbial differences and altitude-induced physiological variation, illustrating population adaptations to extreme environments. Our systematic comparative analys…
View article: An artificial selection procedure enriches for known and suspected chitin degraders from the prokaryotic rare biosphere of multiple marine biotopes
An artificial selection procedure enriches for known and suspected chitin degraders from the prokaryotic rare biosphere of multiple marine biotopes Open
Background Biological chitin degradation is a major process in the ocean, governed primarily by the action of microorganisms. It is known that the structure and taxonomic profile of chitin-degrading microbial communities change across mari…
View article: Glacier retreat threatens unique microbial communities and biogeochemical functions confined to glacier surfaces
Glacier retreat threatens unique microbial communities and biogeochemical functions confined to glacier surfaces Open
Glaciers are rapidly retreating under climate warming, with potential loss of unique microbial ecosystems. Here, we investigated bacterial and fungal communities across the glacier surface and foreland of the Arklio Glacier, Canadian High …
View article: Unveiling the Adaptation Mechanisms of Symbiotic Microbial Communities in <i>Glycyrrhiza glabra</i> Under Extreme Environmental Conditions
Unveiling the Adaptation Mechanisms of Symbiotic Microbial Communities in <i>Glycyrrhiza glabra</i> Under Extreme Environmental Conditions Open
Glycyrrhiza glabra is a medicinal legume species that is adapted to arid and saline environments, as well as climate stressors such as drought, salinity and extreme heat. This review highlights the latest developments in understanding the …
View article: Extreme drought–accelerated dissolved carbon metabolism triggers pulsed CO <sub>2</sub> outgassing in karst lakes
Extreme drought–accelerated dissolved carbon metabolism triggers pulsed CO <sub>2</sub> outgassing in karst lakes Open
Karst aquatic ecosystems are important reservoirs of dissolved carbon (C), supporting dynamic CO2 fluxes through the biological C pump. However, our current understanding of how sophisticated interactions between aquatic microbiomes and di…
View article: Proposal for new halophile classification system based on Statistical Rarity definition of extremophiles
Proposal for new halophile classification system based on Statistical Rarity definition of extremophiles Open
Although current classification systems for halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms have contributed significantly to the field, there remain opportunities to enhance their theoretical foundation and broader adoption. In this study, we …
View article: A solar panel-origin microalga, Coelastrella thermophila D14, with high potential for wastewater biotechnology
A solar panel-origin microalga, Coelastrella thermophila D14, with high potential for wastewater biotechnology Open
Extremophilic environments are rich reservoirs for discovering microorganisms with vast biotechnological potential. Among these, microalgae stand out for their pivotal role in sustainable wastewater treatment and nutrient recycling. This s…
View article: Non-Dikarya Fungal Clades Are Everywhere: What 18S rRNA Gene Metabarcoding Reveals About Cross-System Distribution of Fungi
Non-Dikarya Fungal Clades Are Everywhere: What 18S rRNA Gene Metabarcoding Reveals About Cross-System Distribution of Fungi Open
Non-Dikarya fungi remain poorly characterized due to their cryptic morphology, cultivation difficulties, and limited representation in reference databases. To investigate their diversity and environmental distribution at a global scale, we…
View article: Micro and Nanostructural Diversity of Lizard Osteoderm Capping Tissue in Relation to Mechanical Performance
Micro and Nanostructural Diversity of Lizard Osteoderm Capping Tissue in Relation to Mechanical Performance Open
Hard tissues in biology are typically hierarchical composites. Osteoderms are mineralized dermal structures, widespread in lizards, in which a hyper‐mineralized superficial layer, the capping tissue, has recently attracted attention for it…
View article: Microbialite communities as high‐resolution archives of environmental changes: A 12,000‐yr record from Turquesa Lake, Central Andes
Microbialite communities as high‐resolution archives of environmental changes: A 12,000‐yr record from Turquesa Lake, Central Andes Open
Turquesa Lake (Central Andes) has experienced significant desiccation over the last few centuries, affecting its physico‐chemical conditions. Despite this, its stratigraphic record reveals three microbialitic levels (MI, MII, and MIII) tha…
View article: Sodium hydrosulfide alleviation of alkalinity stress is differentially modulated through changes in polyphenolic levels and NAC transcription factor in two black mung bean genotypes
Sodium hydrosulfide alleviation of alkalinity stress is differentially modulated through changes in polyphenolic levels and NAC transcription factor in two black mung bean genotypes Open
View article: Topological Cold‑Weld Lattices: Bio‑Hybrid In‑Space Assembly Using Geometry, Pressure and Organic Binders
Topological Cold‑Weld Lattices: Bio‑Hybrid In‑Space Assembly Using Geometry, Pressure and Organic Binders Open
Cold welding—spontaneous solid‑state bonding of clean metal surfaces in vacuum—is usually treated as a reliability hazard in spacecraft design. At the same time, advances in in‑space manufacturing, cold‑join metal printing, and DNA‑origami…
View article: Topological Cold‑Weld Lattices: Bio‑Hybrid In‑Space Assembly Using Geometry, Pressure and Organic Binders
Topological Cold‑Weld Lattices: Bio‑Hybrid In‑Space Assembly Using Geometry, Pressure and Organic Binders Open
Cold welding—spontaneous solid‑state bonding of clean metal surfaces in vacuum—is usually treated as a reliability hazard in spacecraft design. At the same time, advances in in‑space manufacturing, cold‑join metal printing, and DNA‑origami…
View article: Trade-offs between extreme-temperature tolerance, avoidance and facilitation in tropical alpine plants
Trade-offs between extreme-temperature tolerance, avoidance and facilitation in tropical alpine plants Open
Alpine plants resist extremely high and low temperatures by either tolerance or avoidance, which depend mostly on physiology or growth forms, respectively. Facilitation by neighboring species that buffer extreme temperatures can also be en…
View article: Genetic and biotechnological potential of thermophilic Streptomyces sp. isolated from Baikal freshwater psychrophilic sponge
Genetic and biotechnological potential of thermophilic Streptomyces sp. isolated from Baikal freshwater psychrophilic sponge Open
Microorganisms inhabiting extreme environmental conditions receive special attention because they possess different adaptations to adverse conditions. Currently, their biotechnological potential and ability to isolate biologically active m…
View article: Adaptation of Marine Animals to Extreme Environments
Adaptation of Marine Animals to Extreme Environments Open
View article: A review of geomicrobial bioprospecting strategies for novel therapeutic discovery from Earth’s extreme environments
A review of geomicrobial bioprospecting strategies for novel therapeutic discovery from Earth’s extreme environments Open
View article: Analysis of Gut Microbial Communities and Functions in Passer ammodendri Under Two Extreme Environments
Analysis of Gut Microbial Communities and Functions in Passer ammodendri Under Two Extreme Environments Open
The gut microbiome regulates multiple physiological processes of the host and plays a significant role in the adaptation of wild animal hosts to extreme environments. The saxaul sparrow (Passer ammodendri) is a typical bird species found i…
View article: Diversity of Bacteria and Yeasts Present in an Automobile Treatment System
Diversity of Bacteria and Yeasts Present in an Automobile Treatment System Open
The formation of biofilms in industrial environments poses a significant challenge because of their ability to degrade materials, contaminate products, and harbour pathogenic microorganisms. In the automotive industry, surface treatment sy…
View article: Diet breadth and microhabitat mediate predator community resilience to agricultural intensification and extreme weather
Diet breadth and microhabitat mediate predator community resilience to agricultural intensification and extreme weather Open
View article: Real-time gross actinide monitoring in extreme (106:1) beta-gamma background fluid streams using mini-ATMFDs
Real-time gross actinide monitoring in extreme (106:1) beta-gamma background fluid streams using mini-ATMFDs Open
Real-time, trace alpha activity monitoring in extreme mixed radiation fields is a well-known challenge in fission product-rich streams containing mixtures of beta-gamma-alpha radiation-emitting isotopes, arising due to the extreme 10 6 :1 …
View article: Diversity of Multicellular Magnetotactic Prokaryotes in Sanya Haitang Bay
Diversity of Multicellular Magnetotactic Prokaryotes in Sanya Haitang Bay Open
The intertidal sediments of Sanya Haitang Bay, a tropical coast, harbor abundant multicellular magnetotactic prokaryotes (MMPs). Using light and electron microscopy, micromanipulation sorting, and whole-genome amplification, we examined th…