Soil microbial community plays a crucial role in the ecological processes of soil ecosystem.
In this study we showed that the extant microbial community plays a vital, previously unrecognized role in cross-protecting Prochlorococcus from oxidative damage in the surface mixed layer of the oligotrophic ocean.
To investigate the role that the extant microbial community plays in maintaining HOOH concentrations at the surface within the tolerable range for Prochlorococcus, we examined the effect that removal of this primary sink had on the local concentrations of HOOH.
Streptococcus mutans, a member of the oral microbial community, plays a key role in modulating the transition from non-pathogenic form to highly cariogenic biofilms [3], although additional organisms may be also associated with this ubiquitous disease (as reviewed in [4]).
Investigating the interaction of these chemicals is critical in understanding the role the microbial community plays in human health related issues.
Comparing baseline metabolic activities of non-progressing vs. progressing sites might give us a better understanding of the initial stages of disease and the role that the microbial community plays at this early stage of pathogenesis.
Microbial communities play a vital role in biogeochemical cycles, allowing the biodegradation of a wide range of pollutants.
Many studies indicated that soil microbial communities play a major role in soil functions and ecosystem sustainability26,27.
A new study of the role microbial communities play on the leaves of plants suggests that fertilizing crops may make them more susceptible to disease.
