Life on the fringe: microbial adaptation to growth on carbon monoxide [version 1; referees: 3 approved]

Microbial adaptation to extreme conditions takes many forms, including specialized metabolism which may be crucial to survival in adverse conditions. Here, we analyze the diversity and environmental importance of systems allowing microbial carbon monoxide (CO) metabolism. CO is a toxic gas that can...

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Main Authors: Frank T. Robb, Stephen M. Techtmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-12-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1981/v1