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Novel functional insights into the microbiome inhabiting marine plastic debris: critical considerations to counteract the challenges of thin biofilms using multi-omics and comparative metaproteomics

Microbiome 2024 21 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 55 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Lauren F. Messer, Lauren F. Messer, Charlotte E. Lee, Lauren F. Messer, Charlotte E. Lee, Lauren F. Messer, Ruddy Wattiez, Ruddy Wattiez, Sabine Matallana‐Surget Ruddy Wattiez, Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Sabine Matallana‐Surget Ruddy Wattiez, Ruddy Wattiez, Ruddy Wattiez, Sabine Matallana‐Surget Ruddy Wattiez, Sabine Matallana‐Surget

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Researchers used advanced multi-omics techniques — simultaneously analyzing the DNA, proteins, and metabolic activity of microbes — to study the complex communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that colonize marine plastic debris (the "plastisphere"). The work reveals new ecological functions of these microbial films beyond plastic breakdown, including potential biotechnology applications and risks from pathogen hitchhiking on ocean plastic.

Our study addresses a critical gap in understanding the functioning of the marine plastisphere, contributing new insights into the function and ecology of an emerging and important microbial niche. Our comprehensive multi-omics and comparative metaproteomics experimental design enhances biological interpretations to provide new perspectives on microorganisms of potential biotechnological significance beyond biodegradation and to improve the assessment of the risks associated with microorganisms colonizing marine plastic pollution. Video Abstract.

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