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Open AccessThiobacillus as a key player for biofilm formation in oligotrophic groundwaters of the Fennoscandian Shield
Biofilm formation is a common adaptation for microbes in energy-limited conditions such as those prevalent in the vast deep terrestrial biosphere. However, due to the low biomass and the inaccessible nature of...
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A Novel Mitochondria-Targeting Iron Chelator Neuroprotects Multimodally via HIF-1 Modulation Against a Mitochondrial Toxin in a Dopaminergic Cell Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Coumarins are plant-derived polyphenolic compounds belonging to the benzopyrones family, possessing wide-ranging pharmaceutical applications including cytoprotection, which may translate into therapeutic poten...
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Open AccessTerrigenous dissolved organic matter persists in the energy-limited deep groundwaters of the Fennoscandian Shield
The deep terrestrial biosphere encompasses the life below the photosynthesis-fueled surface that perseveres in typically nutrient and energy depleted anoxic groundwaters. The composition and cycling of this va...
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Open AccessConnectivity of Fennoscandian Shield terrestrial deep biosphere microbiomes with surface communities
The deep biosphere is an energy constrained ecosystem yet fosters diverse microbial communities that are key in biogeochemical cycling. Whether microbial communities in deep biosphere groundwaters are shaped b...
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Open AccessInterplay between eutrophication and climate warming on bacterial communities in coastal sediments differs depending on water depth and oxygen history
Coastal aquatic systems suffer from nutrient enrichment, which results in accelerated eutrophication effects due to increased microbial metabolic rates. Climate change related prolonged warming will likely acc...
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Open AccessMicrobial and abiotic controls on mineral-associated organic matter in soil profiles along an ecosystem gradient
Formation of mineral-organic associations is a key process in the global carbon cycle. Recent concepts propose litter quality-controlled microbial assimilation and direct sorption processes as main factors in ...
