Microbial communities are shaped by positive and negative interactions ranging from
competition to mutualism. In the context of the mammalian gut and its microbial inhabitants …

Microbial communities drive global biogeochemical cycles and shape the health of plants
and animals—including humans. Their structure and function are determined by ecological …

Recent studies have brought forward the critical role of emergent properties in shaping
microbial communities and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Emergent properties …

Despite numerous surveys of gene and species content in heterotrophic microbial
communities, such as those found in animal guts, oceans, or soils, it is still unclear whether …

Microbial communities are composed of cells of varying metabolic capacity, and regularly
include auxotrophs that lack essential metabolic pathways. Through analysis of auxotrophs …

Generalists can survive in many environments, whereas specialists are restricted to a single
environment. Although a classical concept in ecology, niche breadth has remained …

Animal hosts have initiated myriad symbiotic associations with microorganisms and often
have maintained these symbioses for millions of years, spanning drastic changes in …

Microbial interactions in soil are hidden, as they occur stealthily in a 'dark box'. This greatly
limits our understanding of microbial functions. Here, soil microorganisms were classified …

Steel structures in marine environments are subjected to severe corrosion over a long
period due to the complex and harsh characteristics of their environments. Traditional anti …

Biomethane as a sustainable, alternative, and carbon-neutral renewable energy source to
fossil fuels is highly needed to alleviate the global energy crisis and climate change. The …