The cytoplasmic membrane of a prokaryotic cell consists of a lipid bilayer or a monolayer
that shields the cellular content from the environment. In addition, the membrane contains …

Carotenoids are a large group of health-promoting compounds used in many industrial
sectors, such as foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and colorants …

Cold-adapted microorganisms inhabiting permanently low-temperature environments were
initially just a biological curiosity but have emerged as rich sources of numerous valuable …

Bacteria often encounter temperature fluctuations in their natural habitats and must adapt to
survive. The molecular response of bacteria to sudden temperature upshift or downshift is …

More than three-quarters of the Earth's surface is occupied by cold ecosystems, including
the ocean depths, and polar and alpine regions. These permanently cold environments …

Planococcus halocryophilus strain Or1, isolated from high Arctic permafrost, grows and
divides at− 15° C, the lowest temperature demonstrated to date, and is metabolically active …

Bacterial strains isolated from Antarctic environments were used to assess the role of
carotenoid pigments as cryo-and solar radiation protectants. Isolates were subjected to one …

A variety of microbes inhabit extreme environments. Extreme is a relative term, which is
viewed compared to what is normal for human beings. Extreme environments include high …

Color of a food is one of the major factors influencing its acceptance by consumers. At
presently synthetic dyes are the most commonly used food colorant in food industry by …

Microorganisms, plants, and animals have successfully colonized cold environments, which
represent the majority of the biosphere on Earth. They have evolved special mechanisms to …