Researchers from Michigan State University have discovered a previously unknown germ family in the world’s ‘critical zone’ and is vital for life. These microorganisms have the potential to break down in terms of water treatment and environmental sustainability.
Microbiology Specialist from Michigan State University. The team led by James Tiedje came across a new microbe branch called ‘CSP1-3’ in these deep soil layers. These microorganisms were isolated from deep land examples in the US state of Iowa and China. Researchers, the ancestors of the CSP1-3 family live in hot water resources and fresh water millions of years ago, over time before the surface soil, then deeper soil layers revealed. As a result of DNA analysis, it was determined that these microbes continued to grow actively, not asleep.
Tiedje’s team makes cultureing attempts by re -ing the temperature conditions in the hot water sources that microbes originate. If it is successful, the genetic features of these microorganisms for biotechnological applications such as the capacity of disintegration of pollutants will also be examined.
Prof. Underlining the importance of this new discovery, Tiedje said, “There is a lot about these microorganisms. However, if we can learn this information, we can develop effective solutions against environmental problems faced by our world.”
