Linking morphology, genome, and metabolic activity of uncultured magnetotactic Nitrospirota at the single-cell level.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are a unique group of microorganisms that sense and navigate through the geomagnetic field by biomineralizing magnetic nanoparticles. MTB from the phylum Nitrospirota (previously known as Nitrospirae) thrive in diverse aquatic ecosystems. They are of great interest due to their production of hundreds of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) magnetosome nanoparticles per cell, which far exceeds that of other MTB. The morphological, phylogenetic, and genomic diversity of Nitrospirota MTB have been extensively studied. However, the metabolism and ecophysiology of Nitrospirota MTB are largely unknown due to the lack of cultivation techniques.

Methods

Here, we established a method to link the morphological, genomic, and metabolic investig

SUBMITTER: Ji R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344931 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature