Multi-omics and cultivation reveal laminarin-degrading PVC bacteria in the deep sea
Researchers have identified specific deep-sea bacteria from the PVC superphylum that are capable of degrading laminarin, a complex organic matter. The study highlights the role of these microbes in carbon cycling within deep-sea ecosystems like hydrothermal vents and cold seeps.
Why it matters
Understanding how deep-sea microbes metabolize organic matter is crucial for mapping the global carbon cycle and the functional capacity of unexplored marine biospheres.
Nature Communications ( 2026 ) Cite this article
We are providing an unedited version of this manuscript to give early access to its findings. Before final publication, the manuscript will undergo further editing. Please note there may be errors present which affect the content, and all legal disclaimers apply.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in