bioremediation Archives - Astrobiology

How culturomics unlocks acid mine drainage's hidden microbial universe.

Astropharmacy / Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Commercial & Private Sector, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Habitable Zones, Microbiology & Virology, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Press Release, Sample Return

From Microbial Dark Matter To Living Library: New Biobank Decodes Survival Secrets Of Extreme Acid Mine Drainage Microbes

by Keith CowingJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Editor’s note: If we aspire to mount expeditions to new worlds and then embrace the task of characterizing and quantifying whatever life forms we find, the ability to map and […]

Parque Nacional dos Lençois Maranhenses de nível Federal, localizado (a) em Primeira Cruz (MA), Barreirinhas (MA) Source Wikipedia

Analog Studies, Astropharmacy / Biotechnology, Away Teams & Field Reports, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Commercial & Private Sector, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Sample Return, Status Report

Halotolerant Bacteria From Mangrove And Restinga Ecosystems In Camocim, Brazil: Astrobiological Relevance And Biotechnological Potential

by Keith CowingJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Halotolerant bacteria possess significant scientific and biotechnological potential due to their ability to thrive in high-salinity environments and withstand other harsh conditions. Their adaptive mechanisms-such as the production of specialized […]

Adaptive mechanisms of halophilic microorganisms -- Current Microbiology via PubMed

Astropharmacy / Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Commercial & Private Sector, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Sample Return, Status Report

Halophiles and Halotolerants: From Industry to Astrobiology

by Keith CowingOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025

Halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms, as members of the extremophile group, hold significant potential for both industrial applications and astrobiological research.

Extremophiles and their products have been a major focus of research interest for over 40 years. Through this period, studies of these organisms have contributed hugely to many aspects of the fundamental and applied sciences, and to wider and more philosophical issues such as the origins of life and astrobiology.

Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Commercial & Private Sector, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Status Report

Extremophiles In A Changing World

by Keith CowingJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Our understanding of the cellular adaptations to extreme conditions (such as acid, temperature, pressure and more), of the mechanisms underpinning the stability of macromolecules, and of the subtleties, complexities and […]

Rhizobia bacteria residing within a plant’s root nodule tissue. Image captured via scanning electron microscope at a Washington State University. CREDIT Abigail Eaker, Washington State University

Astropharmacy / Biotechnology, Commercial & Private Sector, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release, Space Agriculture

Genes Identified That Allow Bacteria To Thrive Despite Toxic Heavy Metal In Soil

by Keith CowingMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Some soil bacteria can acquire sets of genes that enable them to pump the heavy metal nickel out of their systems, a study has found. This enables the bacteria to […]