Single cell activity reveals direct electron transfer in methanotrophic consortia

Single cell activity reveals direct electron transfer in methanotrophic consortia

Multicellular assemblages of microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature, and the proximity afforded by aggregation is thought to permit intercellular metabolic coupling that can accommodate otherwise unfavourable reactions. Consortia of methane-oxidizing archaea and sulphate-reducing bacteria are a well-known environmental example of microbial co-aggregation; however, the coupling mechanisms between these paired organisms is not well understood, de…

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New species of electrically conductive bacteria discovered

Uncover the mystery of electrically conductive bacteria, including the newly identified Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis species.