The role that pharmaceutical antibiotics play within the producing organism has remained a largely unexplored field as the research focus has mainly revolved around high production for therapeutic use. Evidence exists to suggest that, at low levels, these “antibiotics” may actually act as signaling or regulatory molecules within or between cells. Julian Davies, a […]
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Understanding microbial metabolite cycling in soils using novel metabolomics approaches Trent Northen, Staff Scientist Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley, CA To improve agricultural processes and combat the effects of desertification and drought, we urgently need to improve our understanding of terrestrial nutrient cycling in soils. We have major investments in […]