Authors: Zaki R, Bourne E, Storino A, Nadeau J.
DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1689006
Abstract Summary
Researchers mapped the microbial ecosystem of Deep Springs Lake, a rare alkaline soda lake in California’s desert. Using DNA sequencing, they found distinct communities in the lake, salt crusts, and springs, dominated by specialized bacteria like Pseudomonadota and unique extremophiles including salt-loving Halobacterota. Surprisingly, the lake’s microbiome shows little connection to nearby mountain springs, suggesting independent evolution of these harsh-environment specialists.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Study reveals unique extremophile microbes in rare alkaline Deep Springs Lake, showing minimal input from feeder springs and similarities to global soda lakes, potentially harboring new species.
License: CC BY.
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