Relaxometry with nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers in diamond
Conspectus Relaxometry is a technique which makes use of a specific crystal lattice defect
in diamond, the so-called NV center. This defect consists of a nitrogen atom, which replaces …
in diamond, the so-called NV center. This defect consists of a nitrogen atom, which replaces …
Insights into the bacterial synthesis of metal nanoparticles
Metal nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention due to their astounding potential
for a wide range of commercial applications. From targeted drug delivery and antimicrobial …
for a wide range of commercial applications. From targeted drug delivery and antimicrobial …
The elements of life: A biocentric tour of the periodic table
KA Remick, JD Helmann - Advances in microbial physiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Living systems are built from a small subset of the atomic elements, including the bulk
macronutrients (C, H, N, O, P, S) and ions (Mg, K, Na, Ca) together with a small but variable …
macronutrients (C, H, N, O, P, S) and ions (Mg, K, Na, Ca) together with a small but variable …
Significant correlations between heavy metals and prokaryotes in the Okinawa Trough hydrothermal sediments
X Chen, Y Wang, Q Hou, X Liao, X Zheng… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Prokaryotes play crucial roles in hydrothermal vent ecosystems, yet their interactions with
heavy metals are not well understood. This study explored the diversity of prokaryotic …
heavy metals are not well understood. This study explored the diversity of prokaryotic …
Weak magnetic field promotes denitrification by stimulating ferromagnetic ion-containing metalloprotein expression
Y Lin, Y Chen, H Wang, Y Yu, Y Wang, S Ma, L Wang… - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Weak magnetic field (WMF) has been recognized to promote biological denitrification
processes; however, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unexplored, hindering the …
processes; however, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unexplored, hindering the …
Recovery and genome reconstruction of novel magnetotactic Elusimicrobiota from bog soil
Studying the minor part of the uncultivated microbial majority (“rare biosphere”) is difficult
even with modern culture-independent techniques. The enormity of microbial diversity …
even with modern culture-independent techniques. The enormity of microbial diversity …
Linking morphology, genome, and metabolic activity of uncultured magnetotactic Nitrospirota at the single-cell level
Background Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are a unique group of microorganisms that sense
and navigate through the geomagnetic field by biomineralizing magnetic nanoparticles. MTB …
and navigate through the geomagnetic field by biomineralizing magnetic nanoparticles. MTB …
Renaissance for magnetotactic bacteria in astrobiology
Capable of forming magnetofossils similar to some magnetite nanocrystals observed in the
Martian meteorite ALH84001, magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) once occupied a special …
Martian meteorite ALH84001, magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) once occupied a special …
Application of magnetotactic bacteria as engineering microrobots: higher delivery efficiency of antitumor medicine
J Zhang, C Wang, Y Zhang, H **a, Y Wang, K Ma… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
For a significant duration, enhancing the efficacy of cancer therapy has remained a critical
concern. Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB), often likened to micro-robots, hold substantial …
concern. Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB), often likened to micro-robots, hold substantial …
Functional expression of foreign magnetosome genes in the alphaproteobacterium Magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense
Magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) consist of structurally perfect, nano-sized
magnetic crystals enclosed within vesicles of a proteo-lipid membrane. In species of …
magnetic crystals enclosed within vesicles of a proteo-lipid membrane. In species of …