Corals live in a complex, multipartite symbiosis with diverse microbes across kingdoms,
some of which are implicated in vital functions, such as those related to resilience against …

Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …

Wild animals and plants have developed a variety of adaptive traits driven by adaptive
evolution, an important strategy for species survival and persistence. Uncovering the …

The holobiont concept (ie, multiple living beings in close symbiosis with one another and
functioning as a unit) is revolutionizing our understanding of biology, especially in marine …

Dinoflagellates in the family Symbiodiniaceae occupy multiple ecological niches on tropical,
subtropical, and temperate reefs, ranging from species that are exclusively free-living to …

Animals harbor diverse communities of microbes within their gastrointestinal tracts.
Phylogenetic relationship, diet, gut morphology, host physiology, and ecology all influence …

Infectious diseases are an increasing threat to coral reefs, resulting in altered community
structure and hindering the functional contributions of disease-susceptible species. We …

Ocean warming (OW) caused by anthropogenic activities threatens ocean ecosystems.
Moreover, microplastic (MP) pollution in the global ocean is also increasing. However, the …

Many pathways for hydrocarbon degradation have been discovered, yet there are no
dedicated tools to identify and predict the hydrocarbon degradation potential of microbial …

Beneficial microorganisms for corals (BMCs) have been demonstrated to be effective
probiotics to alleviate bleaching and mitigate coral mortality in vivo. The selection of putative …