The bioassessment of aquatic ecosystems is currently based on various biotic indices that
use the occurrence and/or abundance of selected taxonomic groups to define ecological …

Thraustochytrids were first discovered in 1934, and since the 1960's they have been
increasingly studied for their beneficial and deleterious effects. This review aims to provide …

Background Most studies describing the human gut microbiome in healthy and diseased
states have emphasized the bacterial component, but the fungal microbiome (ie, the …

This study aimed at isolating and identifying bacteria and fungi with the capacity to degrade
low density polyethylene (LDPE). The level of biodegradation of LDPE sheets with bacterial …

Viruses impact nearly all organisms on Earth, with ripples of influence in agriculture, health,
and biogeochemical processes. However, very little is known about RNA viruses in an …

The use of high-throughput sequencing technologies with the 16S rRNA gene for
characterization of bacterial and archaeal communities has become routine. However, the …

Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …

The application of sewage sludge as soil amendment is a common agricultural practice.
However, wastewater treatment plants, sewage sludge and sewage sludge-amended soils …

Eating a varied diet is a central tenet of good nutrition. Here, we develop a molecular tool to
quantify human dietary plant diversity by applying DNA metabarcoding with the chloroplast …

Biodiversity monitoring is the standard for environmental impact assessment of
anthropogenic activities. Several recent studies showed that high‐throughput amplicon …