Cyanobacteria played an important role in the evolution of Early Earth and the biosphere.
They are responsible for the oxygenation of the atmosphere and oceans since the Great …

The origin of oxygenic photosynthesis was the most important metabolic innovation in Earth
history. It allowed life to generate energy and reducing power directly from sunlight and …

Photosynthesis fuels life on Earth by storing solar energy in chemical form. Today's oxygen-
rich atmosphere has resulted from the splitting of water at the protein-bound manganese …

The relationship between metallic micronutrients and soil microorganisms, and thereby soil
functioning, has been little explored. Here, we investigate the relationship between metallic …

Manganese (Mn) is an essential element for plants; however, high concentrations in certain
soil conditions can cause toxicity symptoms in the plant tissue. Here, we describe Mn toxicity …

Oxygenic photosynthesis is arguably the most important biological innovation in Earth's
history, facilitating the transition to a habitable planet for complex life. Dating the emergence …

Microfossils, stromatolites, preserved lipids and biologically informative isotopic ratios
provide a substantial record of bacterial diversity and biogeochemical cycles in Proterozoic …

Soil micronutrients are capital for the delivery of ecosystem functioning and food provision
worldwide. Yet, despite their importance, the global biogeography and ecological drivers of …

Life on Earth has existed for over 3.5 billion years and has caused fundamental changes in
Earth's biogeochemistry. However, the timing and impact of major events in the evolution of …

Anthropogenic activity has increased human exposure to metals and resulted in metal
induced toxicity. Essential trace elements like cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), and manganese (Mn) …