Hot springs and saline-alkaline lakes of East Africa are extreme habitats regarding temperature,
or salinity and pH, respectively. This study examines whether divergent habitats of Lake …

Freshwater fungi are a poorly studied ecological group that includes a high taxonomic
diversity. Most studies on aquatic fungal diversity have focused on single habitats, thus the …

Biotic and abiotic particles shape the microspatial architecture that defines the microbial
aquatic habitat, being particles highly variable in size and quality along oceanic horizontal and …

In populations of Planktothrix, microcystin-producers and non-producers, which are morphologically
identical, coexist. In order to develop a basis for the reliable detection of microcystin …

In vitro growth (IVG) of dormant primordial ovarian follicles aims to produce mature competent
oocytes for assisted reproduction. Success is dependent on optimal in vitro conditions …

Urbanization and the persistent environmental changes present a major challenge for
urban freshwaters and availability of water for humans and wildlife. In order to increase …

Microbial symbionts play crucial roles in the biology of many insects. While bacteria have
been the primary focus of research on insect-microbe symbiosis, recent studies suggest that …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, a group of widespread fungal symbionts of crops, could
be important in driving crop yield across crop rotations through plant–soil feedbacks (PSF). …

Genetic non‐invasive sampling (gNIS) is a critical tool for population genetics studies,
supporting conservation efforts while imposing minimal impacts on wildlife. However, gNIS often …

Many bacteria live on host surfaces, in cells and in specific organ systems. In comparison with
gut microbiomes, the bacterial communities of reproductive organs (genital microbiomes) …