Microbial biofilms are communities of aggregated microbial cells embedded in a self-
produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms are recalcitrant to …

Biofilm is the most successful and widely distributed form of life on earth, it is not simply
structured collections of cells attached to surfaces but is a dynamic complex biological …

Abstract Castañar Cave (Caceres, Spain) is a unique show cave known for its high natural
radiation levels. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of its prokaryotic diversity …

226Ra is a naturally occurring radionuclide with a half-life of 1600 years. In contrast, 90Sr is
a radionuclide of sole anthropogenic origin, produced by nuclear fission reactions and has a …

Karst caves, considering to be the “arks” of biodiversity, often contain high levels of
endemism. In the present study, the actinobacterial community in Shuanghe Cave, the …

Behaviour is considered among the most important factors in colonising new habitats. While
population divergence in behaviour is well-documented, intraspecific variation in exploratory …

The aim of the study was to reveal and compare the microbiota of different carbonate
speleothems from two different epigenic karst regions (Baradla and Csodabogyós caves) in …

Balneotherapeutic water springs, such as those with thermal, saline, sulfur, or any other
characteristics, have recently been the subject of phylogenetic studies with a closer focus on …

Extensive research has provided a wealth of data on prokaryotes in caves and their role in
biogeochemical cycles. Ice caves in carbonate rocks, however, remain enigmatic …

From hydrothermal vents, to glaciers, to deserts, research in extreme environments has
reshaped our understanding of how and where life can persist. Contained within the …