Apr 16, 2018 · Here, we synthesize the powerful paradigm emerging from these two patterns, connecting the roles of function, functional redundancy and taxonomy in microbial systems.

What is microbial function? Microbial function includes metabolism, reproduction, communication (quorum sensing), and symbiotic relationships with other organisms.

Toward this goal, we provide a list of more than 400 genotypic functional traits covering microbial functions related to biogeochemistry, ecology, environmental sciences, and human health (Table 1 …

Dec 17, 2024 · Here, we review techniques and advances that could be the bedrock for a unified framework to study microbial functions. These include our newfound access to environmental …

Microbial cell structure reflects the adaptability and resilience of these organisms. A key distinction is between prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea, …

Jan 10, 2026 · The bacterial cell Bacteria as prokaryotes Bacterial, animal, and plant cells compared Bacterial cells differ from animal cells and plant cells in several ways. One fundamental difference is …

Bacteria are ubiquitous, mostly free-living organisms often consisting of one biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, …

Microorganisms are found everywhere in the environment and play a leading role in countless natural processes. Among other things, they operate the basic drug cycles that are necessary for the plants' …

Oct 1, 2021 · Here, I summarize the emerging patterns of how microbial functional traits respond to changing environments, which considerably differ from better-studied microbial taxonomy. I use …

In their habitats, microorganisms usually do not exist as single, genetically identical population, but live together with other microbial populations as microbial communities carrying out important functions …