Here, I review the dynamic history of prokaryotic phyla. Following leads set by Darwin,
Haeckel and Woese, the concept of phylum has evolved from a group sharing common …

Cave microbiomes, consisting of diverse and often extremophilic microorganisms, represent
an underexplored reservoir for bioprospecting, which entails the systematic exploration of …

In this study, the current travertine strength and bacterial diversity of Kaklık Cave was
analyzed in Honaz, Türkiye. In this context, on-site strength tests were carried out using a …

Studies on fossil bone microbial communities are scarce; even fewer studies were
performed in cave deposits. For our research, sediments and fossil bones were sampled …

Water is an essential natural resource for life, human development and biodiversity
conservation. In Ecuador, 83 percent of the population has access to drinking water, and in …