Research Articles
Unveiling Microbial Dark Matter: How Single-Cell Sequencing is Revolutionizing Ecology and Drug Discovery
Single-cell sequencing technologies are fundamentally transforming microbial ecology by enabling researchers to explore the vast genetic and functional heterogeneity within bacterial populations.
Synthetic Microbial Community Design and Assembly: Principles, Methods, and Applications in Biomedical Research
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving field of synthetic microbial community (SynCom) design and assembly.
Stable Isotope Probing: Advanced Methods for Tracking Microbial Activity in Biomedicine and Drug Development
This article provides a comprehensive overview of Stable Isotope Probing (SIP) technologies, a powerful suite of tools for linking microbial identity to metabolic function in complex ecosystems.
Microbial Co-occurrence Network Inference: A Comprehensive Guide to Algorithms, Validation, and Biomedical Applications
This article provides a comprehensive overview of microbial co-occurrence network inference algorithms, tailored for researchers, scientists, and drug development professionals.
From Genes to Function: Integrating Metagenomics and Metatranscriptomics for Advanced Microbial Ecology and Precision Medicine
This article provides a comprehensive exploration of metagenomics and metatranscriptomics and their transformative role in microbial ecology and clinical applications.
A Comprehensive Guide to 16S rRNA and ITS Amplicon Sequencing for Microbial Community Analysis in Biomedical Research
This article provides a comprehensive overview of 16S rRNA and ITS amplicon sequencing for profiling bacterial and fungal communities.
Beyond the Data: Confronting the Conceptual Challenges in Microbial Community Ecology
While technological advances have made cataloging microbial diversity routine, the field of microbial community ecology now faces a critical bottleneck: a lag in conceptual frameworks needed to interpret this data...
Microbial Diversity and Abundance in Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems: Patterns, Processes, and Biomedical Implications
This comprehensive review synthesizes current research on microbial diversity and abundance across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, exploring foundational patterns, methodological approaches, and ecosystem-specific dynamics.
Microbial Adaptation to Global Change: Mechanisms, Models, and Biomedical Implications
This article synthesizes current research on the mechanisms by which microorganisms adapt to rapid global environmental change, a critical frontier in microbial ecology and evolution.
Microbial Engines: How Bacteria and Archaea Drive Global Carbon, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Cycles
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the indispensable roles microorganisms play in Earth's biogeochemical cycles.