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Being negative helps when living in acidic environment! This is the case of Sulfolobus solfataricus. This acidophile has an enzyme that breaks the bonds of sugars to obtain energy efficiently at pH below 2, thanks to negative charges present on its surface 👉 dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013...

Which are the survival limits of extremophiles? 🔧GEMs—genome-scale metabolic models—is a mathematical tool that tries to answer this question. Using extremophiles genome, it simulates their survival in different extreme environments…🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.13231

XTREAM’s first stop: a mission to the Arctic Your Content Goes Here XTREAM’s first stop: a mission to the Arctic In July 2025, the European project XTREAM conducted its first scientific expedition in a region that hosts some of the planet’s…

🚨 Our first field mission became a reality... and it took place in Svalbard. What better way to share it than through our blog? Get an inside look at the work our team carried out in the Arctic and find out what it means for #XTREAM and the future of biotechnology 👉 xtream-project.eu/news/xtreams...

These are some of the adaptive strategies of hyperthermophilic microorganisms🌡️, such as Pyrobaculum aerophilum, an archaea first isolated from a boiling marine water hole at Maronti Beach, Italia. For more tips🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013...

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✅Replace neutral molecules with charged ones 👉 This increases protein stability and helps prevent denaturation at high temperatures.

✅Choose your chemical bonds wisely 👉 For example, salt bridges can enhance your ability to withstand high temperatures.

Tips to survive 105 °C:

✅Produce more rigid and compact proteins 👉 This reduces interactions with the environment and prevents unfolding.

Haloarchaeal carotenoids exert an in vitro antiproliferative effect on human breast cancer cell lines - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Haloarchaeal carotenoids exert an in vitro antiproliferative effect on human breast cancer cell lines

🧫Discover the latest potential application of extremophiles! Carotenoids produced by Haloferax mediterranei—a halophilic archaea—could be used to prevent breast cancer cell growth. Read the full article👉

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⚠️27% of sea trash are plastic fishing nets that can take 600 years to decompose. That’s bad news for the oceans and for us. But there’s hope! 🔵The Blue Circular Economy project is giving fishing nets a second life turning marine plastic waste into new opportunities:

Morphological and environmental analysis of the glacier ice alga Ancylonema alaskanum - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Morphological and environmental analysis of the glacier ice alga Ancylonema alaskanum

🗻🔬Embark on a journey from the glaciers of the Austrian Alps to the laboratory with the extremophilic microalgae Ancylonema alaskanum. Scientists are exploring its survival mechanisms. Check out here: 🔗

Never-before-seen 'extreme' microbes surrounded NASA robot before it was sent to Mars 18 years ago, new study reveals DNA analysis has revealed that 26 novel species of "extremophile" bacteria were lurking in a clean room that housed NASA's Phoenix lander before it was launched to Mars in 2007. The hardy microbes…

🚀 26 previously unknown bacterial species survived the NASA’s sterilization process on a rover sent to Mars 18 years ago. 🔥 These bacteria were resistant to UV radiation, high temperatures, chemical disinfectants, and nutrient deprivation. 🔗

🔬 A new AI system helps study microbes by accurately analysing their shape and size in
images. This tool is great for understanding how microbes, especially #extremophiles, survive in tough environments! Read the preprint 👉 arxiv.org/pdf/2505.00578

🔬❄️ This week, the #XTREAM team is in Svalbard! They are receiving hands-on training in Arctic microbiology.

📸Here are some photos of the expedition and Lise Øvreås sharing the XTREAM project.

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🤝 Meet our multidisciplinary team. Here one of our partners: @Algalif, an Icelandic biotech leading sustainable astaxanthin production, a natural antioxidant found in algae with benefits for cognitive health, muscle recovery, and ageing. Read more about them👉 algalif.is

Extremophiles: resilient microorganisms that help us understand our past - and future How do organisms survive extreme conditions – and how can their adaptations help us develop better technology?

🧬Their study is a window into our past, reshaping our understanding of life's adaptability.

📢 Read the full article here: theconversation.com/extremophile...

Studying these resilient microorganisms not only open new doors for the future of biotech, but also help us unlock critical insights into life’s #origins, offering clues about how life began and evolved on Earth.

For years, scientists believed that life could only exist in specific conditions—far from extreme environments like boiling heat or freezing cold ⚗️ Extremophiles shattered that belief, showing us that life can not only survive but thrive in these harsh conditions. 🌋

Microbiological exploration of the Cueva del Viento lava tube system in Tenerife, Canary Islands Cueva del Viento, located in the Canary Islands, Spain, is the world's sixth-longest lava tube, formed 27,000 years ago. Despite its significant geological importance, the cave's geomicrobiology has ...

Their study is advancing our understanding of biogeochemical cycles and driving new industrial solutions. Learn more here! 👉 enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... ; peerj.com/articles/113...

🌱 In Cueva de la Fuente de la Canaria (La Palma), Proteobacteria were found to participate in CO₂ fixation and pollutant degradation, offering sustainable solutions in environmental cleanup.

Among the most interesting findings we have:

🔬 In Cueva del Viento (Tenerife), bacteria like Streptomyces and Pseudomonas have been identified, showing potential in #biotech and #bioremediation.

🌋 The Canary Islands in Spain are one of the fascinating #ExtremeEnvironments found around the world. Recent research explores how microorganisms from these islands adapt to high temperatures 🔥, acidity 💧, and toxic minerals ⚒️.

Extremophiles Breakthrough: Hot Topics and Current Issues in Their Isolation, Identification, and Biotechnological Applications An official website of the United States government

#Extremophiles continue to amaze! A new special issue compiles pivotal studies on heat-resistant E. coli, cold-adapted microbes from Antarctica, & halotolerant bacteria, highlighting their potential for advancing #biotech, space exploration, and environmental solutions. 🌱 

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From all of us at XTREAM, we carry forward his spirit of exploration, excellence integrity and humanity.

With a gourmet soul and exceptional attention to detail, he brought energy and warmth to every collaboration—and made it impossible not to become his friend.

His legacy leaves a lasting mark on science and on the many people he inspired. His absence is deeply felt by all who knew and admired him.

Eduardo was an exceptional scientist, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a deep commitment to knowledge. He stood out for his passion for science, humanity, joy, and a strong sense of social responsibility.

On June 16, colleagues, friends, and loved ones gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of one of XTREAM’s founding scientific minds — Eduardo González, a remarkable researcher from the Centro de Astrobiología (INTA – CSIC), whose contribution was instrumental in crafting the vision of our project

🍹🧫Last week, the XTREAM project sneaked in between snacks and drinks at Tapas of Science event (Bergen, Norway).

🗣️Here you can see a nice pic of our coordinator, Antonio García-Moyano, during his talk!

🙌Thanks to #SpanishResearchersInNorway for the opportunity!

Topics The Blue Economy is made up of both established and emerging industries that contribute to the long-term economic expansion of ocean resources. Explore the sectors which contribute to the EU Blue…

Looking to navigate Europe’s growing #BlueEconomy? The EU Blue Economy Observatory is your starting point. Here’s what it offers: 

✔️ Reliable data 
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Protein fragments ID two new 'extremophile' microbes—and may help find alien life Perfectly adapted microorganisms live in extreme environments, from deep-sea trenches to mountaintops. Learning more about how these extremophiles survive in hostile conditions could inform…

🧬 Two new #extremophiles were identified using proteotyping—a technique that reads protein fragments instead of DNA. This approach provides a more accurate way to detect hard-to-find microorganisms. 🦠 

🔗 Learn more: phys.org/news/2024-03...