Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2023
The
hot
springs
are
known
to
host
a
variety
of
organisms,
such
as
Cyanobacteria,
Archaea,
and
Eukaryotes.The
growth
survival
these
life
forms
in
extreme
environments,
where
spring
water
temperature
associated
minerals
play
significant
role,
provide
analogous
conditions
like
Mars
thus
attract
researchers
find
the
possible
existence
beyond
Earth.Many
studies
have
therefore
been
conducted
from
understand
controlling
factors
for
organisms'
survival,
mainly
which
believed
be
true
thermophiles.However,
little
is
about
diatoms,
especially
India,
most
concentrated
on
diversity
distribution
Cyanobacteria.Here,
we
present
study
diatoms
using
geothermal
vent
sinter
Puga
Ladakh,
India.Our
results
suggest
that
preserved
less
abundant
with
low
and,
therefore,
represented
by
few
species
only.By
correlating
ecological
preferences
diatom
sinter's
morphological
characteristics
geochemical
analyses,
conclude
could
manifested
through
secondary
deposit
adjacent
cold
waters
spring.We
propose
gradient
key
parameter
occurrence
rather
than
gushed
water.Consequently,
mere
presence
around
cannot
directly
linked
their
extreme,
i.e.,
conditions.Therefore,
eukaryotic
should
used
caution
elucidate
(hot
water)
conditions.In
contrast,
may
primary
drivers
diatoms'
can
infer
astrobiological
implications.
The Innovation Geoscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 100087 - 100087
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
<sec></sec><sec><p>
Sustainable
development
depends
on
the
integration
of
economy,
society,
and
environment.
Yet,
escalating
environmental
challenges
pose
threats
to
both
society
economy.
Despite
progress
in
addressing
issues
promote
sustainability,
knowledge
gaps
scientific
research,
technological
advancement,
engineering
practice,
policy
persist.
In
this
review,
we
aim
narrow
these
by
proposing
innovation-based
solutions
refining
existing
paradigms.
Reviewing
past
research
actions,
first
elucidate
evolution
sustainability
science
essence
sustainable
its
assessment.
Secondly,
summarize
current
major
issues,
including
global
warming
climate
change,
biodiversity
loss,
land
degradation
desertification,
pollution,
as
well
their
relationships
with
achievement
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
Subsequently,
review
critically
evaluates
role
innovations
science,
technology,
engineering,
(iSTEP)
synergies
advancing
SDGs.
While
sequential
may
vary
based
specific
contexts
or
scenarios
within
iSTEP
framework,
each
component
reinforces
others,
fostering
continuous
improvement.
Finally,
offers
recommendations
future
perspectives
for
formulating
roadmaps.
Recommendations
include
a
vision
promoting
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
encouraging
transboundary
cooperation
among
stakeholders
endeavors.</p></sec>
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
255, P. 121497 - 121497
Published: March 19, 2024
Microcystins
(MCs)
constitute
a
significant
threat
to
human
and
environmental
health,
urging
the
development
of
effective
removal
methods
for
these
toxins.
In
this
review,
we
explore
potential
MC-degrading
bacteria
as
solution
MCs
from
water.
The
review
insights
into
mechanisms
action
employed
by
bacteria,
elucidating
their
ability
degrade
thus
remove
MCs.
After,
points
out
influence
structural
conformation
on
removal,
particularly
stability
at
different
water
depths
within
bodies.
Then,
crucial
role
played
production
in
ensuring
survival
safeguarding
enzymatic
activities
Microcystis
cells.
This
justifies
need
developing
sustainable
removing
aquatic
ecosystems,
given
critical
ecological
function
toxicity
humans
animals.
Thereafter,
challenges
limitations
associated
with
using
treatment
are
discussed,
emphasizing
further
research
optimize
selection
bacterial
strains
used
biodegradation.
interaction
MCs-degrading
sediment
particles
is
also
toxin
its
efficiency.
By
presenting
information,
valuable
resource
researchers,
policymakers,
stakeholders
involved
practical
approaches
Our
highlights
various
applications
including
multi-soil-layering
(MSL)
technologies.
It
emphasizes
ongoing
utilization
treatment,
ultimately
safety
quality
sources.
Moreover,
value
bibliometric
analyses
revealing
gaps
trends,
providing
detailed
investigations.
Specifically,
discuss
importance
employing
advanced
genomics,
especially
combining
OMICS
identify
bacteria.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Once
dispersed
in
water,
plastic
materials
become
promptly
colonized
by
biofilm-forming
microorganisms,
commonly
known
as
plastisphere.By
combining
DNA
sequencing
and
Confocal
Laser
Scanning
Microscopy
(CLSM),
we
investigated
the
plastisphere
colonization
patterns
following
exposure
to
natural
lake
waters
(up
77
days)
of
either
petrochemical
or
biodegradable
(low
density
polyethylene
-
LDPE,
terephthalate
PET,
polylactic
acid
PLA,
starch-based
MaterBi®
Mb)
comparison
planktonic
community
composition.
Chemical
composition,
water
wettability,
morphology
surfaces
were
evaluated,
through
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(ATR-FTIR),
Electron
(SEM),
static
contact
angle
analysis,
assess
possible
effects
microbial
biodegradation
activity.The
phylogenetic
composition
communities
was
notably
different.
Pioneering
colonisers,
likely
selected
from
waters,
found
associated
with
all
materials,
along
a
core
more
than
30
abundant
bacterial
families
polymers.
The
different
derived
hydrocarbons
(i.e.,
LDPE
PET)
(PLA
Mb),
used
opportunistic
aquatic
microorganisms
adhesion
rather
carbon
sources.
Mb-associated
(i.e.
mostly
members
family
Burkholderiaceae)
able
degrade
starch
residues
on
polymer
surfaces,
although
Mb
matrix
maintained
its
original
chemical
structure
morphology.
Overall,
our
findings
provide
insights
into
complex
interactions
between
highlighting
importance
understanding
dynamics
better
manage
fate
debris
environment.
