Methane-oxidizing bacteria are characterized by their capability to grow on methane as sole
source of carbon and energy. Cultivation-dependent and-independent methods have …

Methanotrophs, cells that consume methane (CH4) as their sole source of carbon and
energy, play key roles in the global carbon cycle, including controlling anthropogenic and …

Methane, a carbon source for methanotrophic bacteria, is the principal component of natural
gas and is produced during anaerobic digestion of organic matter (biogas). Methanotrophs …

Natural gas is a mixture of low molecular weight hydrocarbon gases that can be generated
from either fossil or anthropogenic resources. Although natural gas is used as a …

Hydrocarbons have been part of the biosphere for millions of years, and a diverse group of
prokaryotes has evolved to use them as a source of carbon and energy. To date, the vast …

Methane‐oxidizing bacteria (MOB) possess the ability to use methane for energy generation
and growth, thereby, providing a key ecosystem service that is highly relevant to the …

Sterols are essential components of eukaryotic cells whose biosynthesis and function has
been studied extensively. Sterols are also recognized as the diagenetic precursors of …

The order Methylococcales constitutes the methanotrophs–bacteria that can metabolize
methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as their sole source of energy. These bacteria are …

Biological methane utilization, one of the main sinks of the greenhouse gas in nature,
represents an attractive platform for production of fuels and value-added chemicals. Despite …

Varying pH globally affects terrestrial microbial communities and biochemical cycles.
Methanotrophs effectively mitigate methane fluxes in terrestrial habitats. Many …