Living at the extremes: extremophiles and the limits of life in a planetary context
Prokaryotic life has dominated most of the evolutionary history of our planet, evolving to
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …
The Shewanella genus: ubiquitous organisms sustaining and preserving aquatic ecosystems
ON Lemaire, V Méjean… - FEMS microbiology …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
ABSTRACT The Gram-negative Shewanella bacterial genus currently includes about 70
species of mostly aquatic γ-proteobacteria, which were isolated around the globe in a …
species of mostly aquatic γ-proteobacteria, which were isolated around the globe in a …
A systematic analysis of marine lysogens and proviruses
Y Yi, S Liu, Y Hao, Q Sun, X Lei, Y Wang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Viruses are ubiquitous in the oceans, exhibiting high abundance and diversity. Here, we
systematically analyze existing genomic sequences of marine prokaryotes to compile a …
systematically analyze existing genomic sequences of marine prokaryotes to compile a …
Decolorization of azo dyes by Shewanella sp. under saline conditions
Wastewaters from textile processing and dye-stuff manufacture industries contain substantial
amounts of salts in addition to azo dye residues. To examine salinity effects on dye …
amounts of salts in addition to azo dye residues. To examine salinity effects on dye …
Anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled to iron reduction in constructed wetland mesocosms
Acidimicrobiaceae sp. A6 (referred to as A6) was recently identified as playing a key role in
the Feammox process (ammonium oxidation coupled to iron reduction). Two constructed …
the Feammox process (ammonium oxidation coupled to iron reduction). Two constructed …
Environmental Adaptation: Genomic Analysis of the Piezotolerant and Psychrotolerant Deep-Sea Iron Reducing Bacterium Shewanella piezotolerans WP3
Shewanella species are widespread in various environments. Here, the genome sequence
of Shewanella piezotolerans WP3, a piezotolerant and psychrotolerant iron reducing …
of Shewanella piezotolerans WP3, a piezotolerant and psychrotolerant iron reducing …
Microbial membrane lipid adaptations to high hydrostatic pressure in the marine environment
A Tamby, JS Sinninghe Damsté… - Frontiers in molecular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The deep-sea is characterized by extreme conditions, such as high hydrostatic pressure
(HHP) and near-freezing temperature. Piezophiles, microorganisms adapted to high …
(HHP) and near-freezing temperature. Piezophiles, microorganisms adapted to high …
Whole-Genome Sequencing Redefines Shewanella Taxonomy
The genus Shewanella encompasses a diverse group of Gram negative, primarily aquatic
bacteria with a remarkable ecological relevance, an outstanding set of metabolic features …
bacteria with a remarkable ecological relevance, an outstanding set of metabolic features …
Role and Regulation of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis in the Response of Shewanella piezotolerans WP3 to Different Temperatures and Pressures
Members of the genus Shewanella inhabit various environments; they are capable of
synthesizing various types of low-melting-point fatty acids, including monounsaturated fatty …
synthesizing various types of low-melting-point fatty acids, including monounsaturated fatty …
Polyunsaturated fatty acids in marine bacteria and strategies to enhance their production
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play an important role in human diet. Despite the wide-
ranging importance and benefits from heart health to brain functions, humans and mammals …
ranging importance and benefits from heart health to brain functions, humans and mammals …