A post-genomic view of the ecophysiology, catabolism and biotechnological relevance of sulphate-reducing prokaryotes
R Rabus, SS Venceslau, L Wöhlbrand… - Advances in microbial …, 2015 - Elsevier
Dissimilatory sulphate reduction is the unifying and defining trait of sulphate-reducing
prokaryotes (SRP). In their predominant habitats, sulphate-rich marine sediments, SRP have …
prokaryotes (SRP). In their predominant habitats, sulphate-rich marine sediments, SRP have …
On the evolution of bacterial multicellularity
NA Lyons, R Kolter - Current opinion in microbiology, 2015 - Elsevier
Highlights•Many bacteria have multicellular lifecycle phases, falling into three broad
categories.•Predation, nutrient scarcity, and environmental variability may have led to …
categories.•Predation, nutrient scarcity, and environmental variability may have led to …
Multicellular magnetotactic bacteria are genetically heterogeneous consortia with metabolically differentiated cells
Consortia of multicellular magnetotactic bacteria (MMB) are currently the only known
example of bacteria without a unicellular stage in their life cycle. Because of their …
example of bacteria without a unicellular stage in their life cycle. Because of their …
Genomic expansion of magnetotactic bacteria reveals an early common origin of magnetotaxis with lineage-specific evolution
The origin and evolution of magnetoreception, which in diverse prokaryotes and protozoa is
known as magnetotaxis and enables these microorganisms to detect Earth's magnetic field …
known as magnetotaxis and enables these microorganisms to detect Earth's magnetic field …
Magnetotactic bacteria and magnetosomes: Basic properties and applications
KG Gareev, DS Grouzdev, PV Kharitonskii… - Magnetochemistry, 2021 - mdpi.com
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) belong to several phyla. This class of microorganisms exhibits
the ability of magneto-aerotaxis. MTB synthesize biominerals in organelle-like structures …
the ability of magneto-aerotaxis. MTB synthesize biominerals in organelle-like structures …
Single‐cell genomics of uncultivated deep‐branching magnetotactic bacteria reveals a conserved set of magnetosome genes
While magnetosome biosynthesis within the magnetotactic P roteobacteria is increasingly
well understood, much less is known about the genetic control within deep‐branching phyla …
well understood, much less is known about the genetic control within deep‐branching phyla …
Diversity and ecology of and biomineralization by magnetotactic bacteria
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) biomineralize intracellular, membrane‐bounded crystals of
magnetite (Fe3O4) and/or greigite (Fe3S4) called magnetosomes. MTB play important roles …
magnetite (Fe3O4) and/or greigite (Fe3S4) called magnetosomes. MTB play important roles …
Expanding magnetic organelle biogenesis in the domain Bacteria
Background The discovery of membrane-enclosed, metabolically functional organelles in
Bacteria has transformed our understanding of the subcellular complexity of prokaryotic …
Bacteria has transformed our understanding of the subcellular complexity of prokaryotic …
Unravelling the diversity of magnetotactic bacteria through analysis of open genomic databases
M Uzun, L Alekseeva, M Krutkina, V Koziaeva… - Scientific Data, 2020 - nature.com
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are prokaryotes that possess genes for the synthesis of
membrane-bounded crystals of magnetite or greigite, called magnetosomes. Despite over …
membrane-bounded crystals of magnetite or greigite, called magnetosomes. Despite over …
Ectosymbiotic bacteria at the origin of magnetoreception in a marine protist
Mutualistic symbioses are often a source of evolutionary innovation and drivers of biological
diversification. Widely distributed in the microbial world, particularly in anoxic settings,, they …
diversification. Widely distributed in the microbial world, particularly in anoxic settings,, they …