Although global microbial populations are orders of magnitude larger than nearly any other population in,on or around the planet, only a fraction has been identified thus far. The U.
S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to uncover the staunch extent of the planet's microbial diversity in order to learn more about the genes, or enzymes and metabolic pathways that play key roles in regulating critical biogeochemical cycles. More thorough surveys could lead to modern strategies for DOE researchers to advance their energy and environmental investigations.
Source: phys.org