Assessing the Ecophysiology of Methanogens in the Context of Recent Astrobiological and Planetological Studies

Among all known microbes capable of thriving under extreme and, therefore, potentially extraterrestrial environmental conditions, methanogens from the domain Archaea are intriguing organisms. This is due to their broad metabolic versatility, enormous diversity, and ability to grow under extreme envi...

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Main Authors: Ruth-Sophie Taubner, Christa Schleper, Maria G. Firneis, Simon K.-M. R. Rittmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/4/1652