Mastodawn

The #microbial #diversity of #dynamic #ecosystems can today be assessed using more efficient methods. M. F. Peña-Valencia et al. (2026) identified potential #polyethyleneterephthalate (#PET)-degrading #enzymes from #mangrove #soil using #AI, #3D #structuralanalysis and #metagenomics. Some of these enzymes could be assigned to the bacterial genus #Microbulbifer.

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Nikolas Kozloff Apr 20

Protect #microbial networks https://www.hcn.org/articles/why-mycorrhizal-fungi-networks-need-more-protection/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 #mushrooms #fungi #conservation #nature

Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection

Scientists say the West’s hidden biodiversity warrants more attention.

High Country News

NIOO-KNAW Apr 7

New publication: Interactions between polypropylene #microplastics and emerging contaminants increase #soilrespiration and alter #microbial #community structure.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2026.106910

NIOO-KNAW Mar 31

New publication: High-Dose #Biochar Hinders Micro/#Nanoplastic-Induced #Soil Positive Priming by Reducing #Substrate Quality and #Microbial Activity.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c11467

Tina M Casey Mar 20

Did real life microbial fuel cells inspire the deadly Astrophage?

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/the-real-live-microbial-fuel-cells-behind-astrophage/

#fuelcells #microbial #microbialfuelcells #fuel #energy #biobased #renewableenergy #bioeconomy #astrophage #hailmary #projecthailmary #ryangosling #hollywood #movies #outerspace #space #siencefiction #scifi #sustainable #entertainment

The Real, Live Microbial Fuel Cells Behind Astrophage - CleanTechnica

The futuristic Astrophage depicted in the new Hollywood blockbuster film Project Hail Mary share some roots with microbial fuel cells.

CleanTechnica

Tina M Casey Mar 19

Hollywood discovers microbial fuel cells...

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/the-real-live-microbial-fuel-cells-behind-astrophage/

#fuelcells #microbial #fuel #energy #biobased #renewableenergy #bioeconomy #astrophage #hailmary #projecthailmary #ryangosling #hollywood #movies #blockbusters #outerspace #space #siencefiction #scifi #sustainable #sustainability #entertainment

The Real, Live Microbial Fuel Cells Behind Astrophage - CleanTechnica

The futuristic Astrophage depicted in the new Hollywood blockbuster film Project Hail Mary share some roots with microbial fuel cells.

CleanTechnica

Tina M Casey Mar 19

Hollywood discovers microbial fuel cells...

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/the-real-live-microbial-fuel-cells-behind-astrophage/

The Real, Live Microbial Fuel Cells Behind Astrophage - CleanTechnica

The futuristic Astrophage depicted in the new Hollywood blockbuster film Project Hail Mary share some roots with microbial fuel cells.

CleanTechnica

NIOO-KNAW Mar 19

New publication: Unveiling the dominant role of #soilpH in shaping #nitrogen cycling #microbial #gene abundances: Insights from 65-years of chemical #fertilizer selection in an acidic #grassland #meadow.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110301

Stefan F. Wirth Mar 14

In biology/geology "#marinesnow" refers to the #organicdebris of organisms from higher #waterlevels. The #carboncycle thus transfers #CO2 to the #seabed, thus binding the #greenhousegas.
B. Borer et al. (2026) found that #microbial components of this "snow" induce #calciumcarbonate #dissolution in higher waters, reducing their #settlingvelocity and requiring consideration in future #climatemodels.
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Protein Report Mar 11

#Newswire: Melt&Marble, the Swedish biotech company specializing in microbial fermentation-derived fats, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) status for its MeltyMarble fat ingredient, clearing a path for commercialization in the United States.

#microbial #fat #fermentation #meat #dairy #ingredients #biotech #foodtech #regulatory #marketaccess #confectionery #innovation #sustainability #startups #sweden #pressrelease

https://www.proteinreport.org/newswire/meltmarble-achieves-self-gras-paving-the-way-for-us-sales

Sweden's Melt&Marble Secures GRAS Status for Fermented Fat, Opening US Market

Swedish biotech Melt&Marble secures GRAS status for its microbial fermentation-derived fat MeltyMarble, enabling US market entry for food applications.