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Deep-sea corals are home to previously unknown bacteria with extremely small genomes
Scientists have discovered two highly unusual bacterial species in the tissue of deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. The previously unknown coral symbionts have an extremely reduced genome and lack the ability to obtain energy from carbohydrates.
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Bacteria lay the foundations for their descendants
Researchers investigating a sea anemone microbiome found that the bacterial community is primarily controlled by the host organism during the early stages of life, while bacteria-bacteria interactions play the lead role in subsequent development.
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New microscopy method reveals host-microbe interactions
Researchers are developing a method that reveals the chemical communication between microbes and their host.
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Sustainable Microbiology issues call for papers focusing on the human microbiome
The peer-reviewed scientific journal Sustainable Microbiology has announced that it will be issuing a Themed Collection focusing on the human microbiome.