Thermophiles in the genomic era: Biodiversity, science, and applications

• Main Authors: Urbieta, María Sofía, Donati, Edgardo Rubén, Chan, Kokgan, Shahar, Saleha, Sin, Leeli, Goh, Kian Mau
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Inc. 2015
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/59021/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.04.007

Thermophiles and hyperthermophiles are present in various regions of the Earth, including volcanic environments, hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, geysers, coastal thermal springs, and even deep-sea hydrothermal vents. They are also found in man-made environments, such as heated compost facilities,...