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Editorial
. 2020 Apr 2;11(4):388.
doi: 10.3390/genes11040388.

Insights through Genetics of Halophilic Microorganisms and Their Viruses

Rafael Montalvo-Rodríguez  1 , Julie A Maupin-Furlow  2
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Insights through Genetics of Halophilic Microorganisms and Their Viruses

Rafael Montalvo-Rodríguez et al. Genes (Basel). .

Abstract

Halophilic microorganisms are found in all domains of life and thrive in hypersaline (high salt content) environments. These unusual microbes have been a subject of study for many years due to their interesting properties and physiology. Study of the genetics of halophilic microorganisms (from gene expression and regulation to genomics) has provided understanding into mechanisms of how life can occur at high salinity levels. Here we highlight recent studies that advance knowledge of biological function through study of the genetics of halophilic microorganisms and their viruses.

Keywords: DNA methylation; DNA recombination; archaea; bacteria; fungi; genomics; halophile; metagenomics; stress; virus.

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