Research Keyword: shotgun metagenomics

Shotgun metagenomics analysis indicates Bradyrhizobium spp. as the predominant genera for heavy metal resistance and bioremediation in a long-term heavy metal-contaminated ecosystem

Scientists collected soil samples from a contaminated nuclear facility and used advanced DNA sequencing techniques to identify which bacteria live in the polluted soil. They found that a bacterium called Bradyrhizobium dominates the soil and appears to be naturally resistant to heavy metals like uranium and nickel. This suggests that this specific bacterium could be used to help clean up and restore contaminated environments.

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Characterization of the gut mycobiome in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and correlations with serum metabolome

This study examined fungi in the gut of people with fatty liver disease and found that certain fungal species are more common in diseased patients. By analyzing both gut fungi and blood chemicals, researchers discovered that fungi significantly influence metabolic substances related to liver health. A computer model combining information about gut fungi and bacteria could identify fatty liver disease with reasonable accuracy, suggesting that fungi could be useful for disease diagnosis and potential treatment.

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