The results matched their field sampling, with virus numbers staying relatively low even
as microbial populations bloomed.
Not exact matches
As part of the
Microbial Ecology Lab, he will help survey the many distinct habitats of Shedd's animal
populations, analyzing how unseen members of complex ecosystems are impacted by changes in the environment, advancing the understanding of how these tiny microbes affect animal health.
The research showed that, compared to pure snow and ice, the reflectivity of the glacier (known
as the «albedo») can be reduced by up to 80 % in places where coloured
microbial populations are extremely dense, leading to the darkening of the glacier surface.
And the rise and fall of
microbial populations follows a reliable course
as a corpse decomposes, even though the actual pace of activity varies widely due to temperature and other environmental factors.
This differentiation can not be observed when
microbial populations are analysed,
as was the case so far.
A healthy microbiome is a diverse microbiome, and there's no better way to diversify your
microbial ecosystem than to spend time outdoors in nature, play in the dirt, and hang out around animals
as often
as you are able — all will contribute valuable additions to your resident
populations of microbes.
Together, these interactions — from enzymes to minerals to
populations — represent
microbial networks
as ever - changing systems, much like what's observed in experiments.