One-third of all protein-coding genes from bacterial genomes cannot be annotated with a
function. Here, to investigate the functions of these genes, we present genome-wide mutant …

Almost nothing is known about the mechanisms of dissimilatory metal reduction by Gram-positive
bacteria, although they may be the dominant species in some environments. …

The anaerobic oxidation of Fe(II) by subsurface microorganisms is an important part of
biogeochemical cycling in the environment, but the biochemical mechanisms used to couple iron …

Host-associated bacteria can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on host health.
While some of the molecular mechanisms that determine these outcomes are known, little is …

Pseudomonas fluorescens and related plant root (“rhizosphere”)-associated species
contribute to plant health by modulating defenses and facilitating nutrient uptake. To identify …

For many bacteria with sequenced genomes, we do not understand how they synthesize
some amino acids. This makes it challenging to reconstruct their metabolism, and has led to …

Plant‐associated soil microbes are important mediators of plant defence responses to diverse
above‐ground pathogen and insect challengers. For example, closely related strains of …

Plants form commensal associations with soil microorganisms, creating a root microbiome
that provides benefits, including protection against pathogens. While bacteria can inhibit …

The genes for chlorate reduction in six bacterial strains were analyzed in order to gain insight
into the metabolism. A newly isolated chlorate-reducing bacterium ( Shewanella alga e …

Many living organisms transform inorganic atoms into highly ordered crystalline materials.
An elegant example of such biomineralization processes is the production of nano-scale …