Publications by authors named "L Faur"
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- Beetles are widely found in caves and have developed unique adaptations to survive in these resource-scarce environments.
- Research shows that the gut microbiota of these beetles is specific to their species and influenced by their evolutionary background and local cave conditions.
- Different beetle diets and lifestyles lead to distinct microbial communities, with certain bacteria aiding in nutrient digestion and energy conservation, which are crucial for survival in caves.
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- Moonmilk is a cave deposit with historical medical and cosmetic uses, which is being studied for its antimicrobial properties.
- Researchers analyzed five samples from caves with differing climates in Romania and Brazil, finding that calcite and dolomite were the main minerals present.
- Genetic studies revealed diverse bacterial communities in the moonmilk, with significant unclassified phyla, orders, and genera, suggesting high potential for discovering new microorganisms with useful applications.
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- * The specific gut bacteria in these beetles are linked to their diet and evolutionary history, indicating a coevolution between the beetles and their microbial communities influenced by local conditions.
- * Different species of cave beetles host various bacteria that aid in decomposing organic materials, highlighting their adaptation strategies for survival in caves through fermentation and reduced metabolic activity.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome. It is manifested mainly in cutaneous lesions, epilepsy and the emergence of hamartomas in several tissues and organs. The disease sets in due to mutations in two tumor suppressor genes: and .
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- Movile Cave in SE Romania is a unique ecosystem that relies on hydrogen sulfide-rich groundwater, similar to deep-sea hydrothermal systems, and past research has mainly focused on the water and surface microbial mats.
- A study using advanced genomic techniques identified 106 high-quality genomes from cave sediments, uncovering diverse bacterial and archaeal communities, with key metabolic functions like carbon fixation and sulfur oxidation detected.
- Results indicate that the cave's primary production potential extends beyond the water, highlighting complex interactions and metabolic exchanges among microbes in sediment environments.