Metagenomic identification of active methanogens and methanotrophs in serpentinite springs of the Voltri Massif, Italy

The production of hydrogen and methane by geochemical reactions associated with the serpentinization of ultramafic rocks can potentially support subsurface microbial ecosystems independent of the photosynthetic biosphere. Methanogenic and methanotrophic microorganisms are abundant in marine hydrothe...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	William J. Brazelton, Christopher N. Thornton, Alex Hyer, Katrina I. Twing, August A. Longino, Susan Q. Lang, Marvin D. Lilley, Gretchen L. Früh-Green, Matthew O. Schrenk
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2017-01-01
Subjects:	Metagenomics Serpentinization Methanogenesis Methanotrophy
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/2945.pdf

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