Microbes Team Up to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
Microbes are often thought of as solitary organisms, but a new study has found that they can cooperate and contribute to global carbon emissions. Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered that microbes in the soil can work together to break down organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This process, known as ‘microbial cooperation’, is essential for the global carbon cycle and has implications for understanding climate change. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, show that microbial cooperation is likely to increase as the climate warms, leading to more carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.
source: Phys.org