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1999 Summer Biology Institute: Biodiversity
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Abstract: This website features the 1999 Summer Biology Institute, hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Leadership Program for Teachers. The focus of this particular Institute was Biodiversity. Included on the site are links to the following lesson plans created by teacher participants: Bacterial Etoufee, Hunting ... More »
A Natural View of Microbial Biodiversity within Hot Spring Cyanobacterial Mat Communities
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Abstract: This 18-page review summarizes a decade of research studying hot spring cyanobacterial mats as models for understanding principles of microbial community ecology. It addresses the emergence of molecular methods and the use of ecological and evolutionary patterns in understanding biodiversity. The full ... More »
An Introduction to Biological Soil Crusts
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Abstract: Biological soil crusts are the feature of this USGS Canyonlands Research Station website. The site provides an introduction to biological soil crusts with linked images, divided into the following topics: nomenclature of the crusts- crytogamic, microbiotic, crytobiotic, and microphytic crusts, structure ... More »
Bacterial Group II Introns in a Deep-Sea HydrothermalVent Environment
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Abstract: This Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal article (PDF) reports the discovery of group II introns in a bacterial mat sample collected from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent near 9Ãâ¡ËN on the East Pacific Rise. One of the introns was shown to self-splice in vitro. This is the first example of ... More »
Bangor Acidophile Research Team (BART), University of Wales.
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Abstract: This website is operated by the Bangor Acidophile Research Team (BART), which is based in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Wales. The group studies extremophiles, with a particular emphasis on highly acidic habitats. Their research is focused on the microbiology and molecular ... More »
Biofilms: Online Manual
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Abstract: This on-line collection of exercises can be conducted to illustrate the formation and properties of microbial biofilms. Activities include: A Biofilm Primer, An Interesting Paradox, Build a Biofilm Reactor, Bring 'em Back Alive, Buccal Epithelial Cells & Bacterial Cells: Negative Staining, Buried Slide ... More »
Boulder Spring
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Abstract: Boulder Spring of Yellowstone National Park is the feature of this Red Layer Microbial Observatory Database Project site. The website provides a study site introduction and links to site chemistry, clones, collection teams, microscopy images, site images, DGGE images, and pigments. Links to the RLMO ... More »
Building a Winogradsky Column: An Educator Guide with Activities in Astrobiology
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Abstract: This 27-page educator guide is a NASA Quest resource about Microbial Ecology and related Astrobiology activities. Students will construct a Winogradsky Column to observe the growth of microbes in a column of mud. During this investigation students will develop a hypothesis, record their observations ... More »
Building a Winogradsky Column Video Demonstration
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Abstract: This five-minute Quick Time video demonstrates how to build a Winogradsky Column. The video is published by NASA Quest and can be used as a teaching supplement to classroom activities including the Winogradsky Column. This video requires Quick Time player to view, which can be downloaded on site.
Cabo Rojo Salterns Microbial Observatory
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Abstract: This web site is home of the Cabo Rojo Salterns Microbial Observatory. The Cabo Rojo salterns are located in the Southwest region of Puerto Rico and are composed of an estuary, surrounded by natural microbial mats, that feed a series of artificial salt ponds with seawater. The web site introduces the ... More »
Chromium(VI) Reduction Pathway Map
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Abstract: This site describes chrome pathways in the environment with respect to several different bacteria species. This site also contains links to references, compounds, and microbe identification as well as a link to The University of Minnesota Biocatalysis/Biodegradation Database.
Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis Profiles of 16S rRNA-Defined Populations Inhabiting a Hot Spring Microbial Mat Community
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Abstract: This journal abstract reports population profiles of different temperature regions in the microbial mat community of Octopus Spring, Yellowstone National Park based on denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analyses. Profiles were essentially identical within regions of the mat defined by one ... More »
Diversity, Ecology and Evolution of Microorganisms Inhabiting Hot Spring Microbial Mats
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Abstract: This website is part of the Frontiers in Investigative Biological Research (FIBR) Project 'Do Species Matter in Microbial Communities?' led by Principal Investigator David Ward. Following an introduction, links are provided to: molecular analysis of community composition and structure; evidence of diversification ... More »
Geysers: Lower Geyser Basin
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Abstract: This Yellowstone National Park web site is dedicated to Lower Geyser Basin. It includes images and descriptions of Queen's Laundry and Sentinel Meadows, Sentinel Cone, Ojo Caliente, Pocket Basin Mud Pots, Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser, Octopus Spring, Great Fountain Geyser, White Dome Geyser, Pink Cone ... More »
Growth in sulfidic mineral environments: metal resistance mechanisms in acidophilic micro-organisms
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Abstract: This scientific review paper summarizes the knowledge of acidophile metal resistance, which allows acidophiles to survive in acidic metal-rich environments, such as areas affected by acid mine drainage. A description of the ecology and microbial communities of acid-leaching environments and their environmental ... More »
Imperial Geyser
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Abstract: As part of the Red Layer Microbial Observatory Database Project, this website features the Imperial Geyser of Yellowstone National Park. The database provides a study site description and links to site chemistry, clones, collection teams, microscopy images, site images, DGGE images, and pigments. Links ... More »
Investigating Bacteria with the Winogradsky Column
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Abstract: This is an instructor's guide to teaching about biodiversity in the microbial world. This activity encourages students to investigate bacteria using a Winogradsky Column. Students can create a unique environment with slight variations on the "recipe" and soon have an inquiry project that could easily ... More »
Life in extreme environments
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Abstract: This Nature insight review article "Life in extreme environments" is a detailed description of bacterial prevalence in extreme environments. It includes diagrams and descriptions of the characteristics of extreme habitats that have been shown to harbor identifiable microorganisms. A subscription to Nature ... More »
Life without Volcanic Heat
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Abstract: This site is a news article by NASA Astrobiology Institute featuring Deborah Kelly from the University of Washington. She talks about the navigational challenges of reaching this newly discovered hydrothermal field called "The Lost City', and describes why it's potentially such an important and exciting ... More »
Marine Microbial Diversity: The Key to Earth's Habitability
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Abstract: This PDF report was produced as a result of the American Academy of Microbiology colloquium that convened April 8-10, 2005, in San Francisco, California, to focus on marine microbial diversity. In this report, professionals from Microbial physiology, ecology, genetics, oceanography, invertebrate biology, ... More »
