The biologically relevant coordination chemistry of iron and nitric oxide: electronic structure and reactivity
Nitric oxide (NO) is an important signaling molecule that is involved in a wide range of
physiological and pathological events in biology. Metal coordination chemistry, especially …
physiological and pathological events in biology. Metal coordination chemistry, especially …
The microbial nitrogen-cycling network
Nitrogen is an essential component of all living organisms and the main nutrient limiting life
on our planet. By far, the largest inventory of freely accessible nitrogen is atmospheric …
on our planet. By far, the largest inventory of freely accessible nitrogen is atmospheric …
Methanotrophs: discoveries, environmental relevance, and a perspective on current and future applications
Methane is the final product of the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. The
conversion of organic matter to methane (methanogenesis) as a mechanism for energy …
conversion of organic matter to methane (methanogenesis) as a mechanism for energy …
Methane feedbacks to the global climate system in a warmer world
Methane (CH4) is produced in many natural systems that are vulnerable to change under a
warming climate, yet current CH4 budgets, as well as future shifts in CH4 emissions, have …
warming climate, yet current CH4 budgets, as well as future shifts in CH4 emissions, have …
Nitrogen cycling and microbial cooperation in the terrestrial subsurface
The nitrogen cycle plays a major role in aquatic nitrogen transformations, including in the
terrestrial subsurface. However, the variety of transformations remains understudied. To …
terrestrial subsurface. However, the variety of transformations remains understudied. To …
Oxygen and nitrogen production by an ammonia-oxidizing archaeon
Ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) are one of the most abundant groups of microbes in the
world's oceans and are key players in the nitrogen cycle. Their energy metabolism—the …
world's oceans and are key players in the nitrogen cycle. Their energy metabolism—the …
A comprehensive review of aliphatic hydrocarbon biodegradation by bacteria
Hydrocarbons are relatively recalcitrant compounds and are classified as high-priority
pollutants. However, these compounds are slowly degraded by a large variety of …
pollutants. However, these compounds are slowly degraded by a large variety of …
Potential virus-mediated nitrogen cycling in oxygen-depleted oceanic waters
Viruses play an important role in the ecology and biogeochemistry of marine ecosystems.
Beyond mortality and gene transfer, viruses can reprogram microbial metabolism during …
Beyond mortality and gene transfer, viruses can reprogram microbial metabolism during …
How biology handles nitrite
Nitrite is one of the players in the broad nitrogen biogeochemical cycle. This nitrogen oxo-
anion is involved in key pathways crucial to life on Earth and to the planetary “recycling” of …
anion is involved in key pathways crucial to life on Earth and to the planetary “recycling” of …
Roles and opportunities for microbial anaerobic oxidation of methane in natural and engineered systems
Reduction in methane emissions to the Earth's atmosphere is a critical strategy for tackling
climate change. It is well established that anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) associated …
climate change. It is well established that anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) associated …