Integrating genomic evidence for an updated taxonomy of the bacterial genus Spiribacter.

The genus Spiribacter encompasses halophilic bacteria widely distributed in hypersaline environments worldwide. Despite their ecological significance, initially isolating Spiribacter species under laboratory settings was challenging due to the lack of knowledge of their growth and cultivation requirements. However, with improved understanding of their ecological niche and metabolic pathways, additional species of Spiribacter have been successfully isolated and identified from diverse locations around the globe.

Microbial solutions must be deployed against climate catastrophe.

This paper is a call to action. By publishing concurrently across journals like an emergency bulletin, we are not merely making a plea for awareness about climate change. Instead, we are demanding immediate, tangible steps that harness the power of microbiology and the expertise of researchers and policymakers to safeguard the planet for future generations.