Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome
Abstract Understanding the characteristics and structure of populations is fundamental to comprehending ecosystem processes and evolutionary adaptations. While the study of animal and plant populations has spanned a few centuries, microbial populations have been under scientific scrutiny for a consi...
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| description | Abstract Understanding the characteristics and structure of populations is fundamental to comprehending ecosystem processes and evolutionary adaptations. While the study of animal and plant populations has spanned a few centuries, microbial populations have been under scientific scrutiny for a considerably shorter period. In the ocean, analyzing the genetic composition of microbial populations and their adaptations to multiple niches can yield important insights into ecosystem function and the microbiome's response to global change. However, microbial populations have remained elusive to the scientific community due to the challenges associated with isolating microorganisms in the laboratory. Today, advancements in large-scale metagenomics and metatranscriptomics facilitate the investigation of populations from many uncultured microbial species directly from their habitats. The knowledge acquired thus far reveals substantial genetic diversity among various microbial species, showcasing distinct patterns of population differentiation and adaptations, and highlighting the significant role of selection in structuring populations. In the coming years, population genomics is expected to significantly increase our understanding of the architecture and functioning of the ocean microbiome, providing insights into its vulnerability or resilience in the face of ongoing global change. Video Abstract |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d0c8b0ffed0e4b11aac70f8afcd37e532024-04-07T11:24:54ZengBMCMicrobiome2049-26182024-04-0112111710.1186/s40168-024-01778-0Decoding populations in the ocean microbiomeRamiro Logares0Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM), CSICAbstract Understanding the characteristics and structure of populations is fundamental to comprehending ecosystem processes and evolutionary adaptations. While the study of animal and plant populations has spanned a few centuries, microbial populations have been under scientific scrutiny for a considerably shorter period. In the ocean, analyzing the genetic composition of microbial populations and their adaptations to multiple niches can yield important insights into ecosystem function and the microbiome's response to global change. However, microbial populations have remained elusive to the scientific community due to the challenges associated with isolating microorganisms in the laboratory. Today, advancements in large-scale metagenomics and metatranscriptomics facilitate the investigation of populations from many uncultured microbial species directly from their habitats. The knowledge acquired thus far reveals substantial genetic diversity among various microbial species, showcasing distinct patterns of population differentiation and adaptations, and highlighting the significant role of selection in structuring populations. In the coming years, population genomics is expected to significantly increase our understanding of the architecture and functioning of the ocean microbiome, providing insights into its vulnerability or resilience in the face of ongoing global change. Video Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01778-0MicrobesPopulationsOceanMetagenomicsMetatranscriptomics |
| spellingShingle | Ramiro Logares Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome Microbiome Microbes Populations Ocean Metagenomics Metatranscriptomics |
| title | Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| title_full | Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| title_fullStr | Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| title_full_unstemmed | Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| title_short | Decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| title_sort | decoding populations in the ocean microbiome |
| topic | Microbes Populations Ocean Metagenomics Metatranscriptomics |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01778-0 |
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