Microbes have conquered the most hostile corners of Earth 👑, transforming the planet’s chemistry with their extraordinary enzymes. Now we are unlocking their potential and revolutionising modern biotechnology. Read this review to know more:

Frontiers | Molecular adaptations and engineering of extremophiles for synthetic biology and biotechnological applications

Extremophiles are microorganisms that thrive in environments previously thought to be uninhabitable, including extreme temperature, salinity, pH, pressure, a...

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Cloudy with a chance of biocontrol. Pseudomonas sp. MUP55, isolated from Western Australian rainwater, shows broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against fungal and bacterial crop pathogens. Led by Hussain Alattas (Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University). www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/27...

Around 84% of Australia’s plastic waste ends up in landfill. Scientists at the Bioplastics Innovation Hub are looking to tackle this statistic using microbes unique to WA’s ecosystem. @csiropublishing.bsky.social #sustainability #bioplastics #climateaction

Microbial genomics fun! Link to the full research article within the press release share.google/PpfX1uZd1sbS...

Move over quokkas: Rottnest’s salt lake bacteria could be the island’s next big claim to fame

Scientists have read the full genetic code of bacteria from the salt lakes of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), giving them their clearest picture yet of how these tiny organisms could be used to make biode...

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