The microbiome of cryospheric ecosystems
The melting of the cryosphere is among the most conspicuous consequences of climate
change, with impacts on microbial life and related biogeochemistry. However, we are …
change, with impacts on microbial life and related biogeochemistry. However, we are …
Microbial diversity and community structure dynamics in acid mine drainage: Acidic fire with dissolved heavy metals
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the leading causes of environmental pollution and is
linked to public health and ecological consequences. Microbes-mineral interaction …
linked to public health and ecological consequences. Microbes-mineral interaction …
High prevalence of antibiotic-resistant and metal-tolerant cultivable bacteria in remote glacier environment
Studies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) have mainly originated from anthropic-
influenced environments, with limited information from pristine environments. Remote cold …
influenced environments, with limited information from pristine environments. Remote cold …
Microbial Oases in the Ice: A state-of-the-art review on cryoconite holes as diversity hotspots and their scientific connotations
S Hassan, M Khan, SA Ganiee, M Zaman… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cryoconite holes, small meltwater pools on the surface of glaciers and ice sheets, represent
extremely cold ecosystems teeming with diverse microbial life. Cryoconite holes exhibit …
extremely cold ecosystems teeming with diverse microbial life. Cryoconite holes exhibit …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial community dynamics from a fast-receding glacier of Western Himalayas highlight the importance of microbes in primary succession, nutrient …
Climate change has caused an unimaginable upsurge in glacier retreats. The melted ice
exposes bare areas offering sites for new ecosystem development where primary microbial …
exposes bare areas offering sites for new ecosystem development where primary microbial …
Cryosphere: a frozen home of microbes and a potential source for drug discovery
The world is concerned about the emergence of pathogens and the occurrence and spread
of antibiotic resistance among pathogens. Drug development requires time to combat these …
of antibiotic resistance among pathogens. Drug development requires time to combat these …
Diversity, distribution, and function of bacteria in the supraglacial region hit by glacial lake outburst flood in northern Pakistan
Abstract Background Glaciers of the Hindu Kush region are highly susceptible to climate
change. Recently, a severe glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) hit the supraglacial region at …
change. Recently, a severe glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) hit the supraglacial region at …
[HTML][HTML] Hydrological connections in a glaciated Andean catchment under permafrost conditions (33° S)
Fresh water supply is critical along the Andes, where drought conditions over the past
decade are projected to persist. At high Andean headwater catchments, frozen ground …
decade are projected to persist. At high Andean headwater catchments, frozen ground …
[HTML][HTML] Bacterial community structure and functions in microhabitats associated with black stones in Black Gobi desert, China
Desert soil around the black stones is highly complex, which substantially affects the
diversity and composition of inhabiting microbes. The existence of black stones in the …
diversity and composition of inhabiting microbes. The existence of black stones in the …
[HTML][HTML] Habitat changes due to glacial freezing and melting reshape microbial networks
P Jia, M Tian, B Zhang, X Wu, X He, W Zhang - Environment International, 2024 - Elsevier
The phenomenon of glacial freezing and thawing involves microbial sequestration, release,
and colonization, which has the potential to impact ecosystem functioning through changes …
and colonization, which has the potential to impact ecosystem functioning through changes …