The use of Beneficial Microorganisms for Corals (BMCs) has been proposed recently as a
tool for the improvement of coral health, with knowledge in this research topic advancing …

Animals and plants are metaorganisms and associate with microbes that affect their
physiology, stress tolerance, and fitness. Here the hypothesis that alteration of the …

As many as 22 of the 45 coral species on the Florida Reef Tract are currently affected by
stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD). The ongoing disease outbreak was first observed …

Here we review the knowledge about skin microbiomes in amphibians accumulated over the
last two decades and the evidence regarding the protective role of skin bacteria. Amphibians …

The role of diazotrophs in coral physiology and reef biogeochemistry remains poorly
understood, in part because N2 fixation rates and diazotrophic community composition have …

Shotgun metagenomic sequencing has revolutionized our ability to detect and characterize
the diversity and function of complex microbial communities. In this review, we highlight the …

Background The importance of symbiosis has long been recognized on coral reefs, where
the photosynthetic dinoflagellates of corals (Symbiodiniaceae) are the primary symbiont …

Bacteriophages (phages) are an underutilized biological resource with vast potential for
pathogen control and microbiome editing. Phage research and commercialization have …

In recent decades coral gardening has become increasingly popular to restore degraded
reef ecosystems. However, the growth and survivorship of nursery-reared outplanted corals …

The success of tropical scleractinian corals depends on their ability to establish symbioses
with microbial partners. Host phylogeny and traits are known to shape the coral microbiome …