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Gifting future scientists the past through well-preserved specimens of modern microbial ecosystems

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  • A. Murat Eren

    (Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity
    Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research
    University of Oldenburg
    Marine Biological Laboratory)

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Historical specimens have enabled transformative insights across kingdoms and ecosystems with new technologies, yet microbes remain largely overlooked in preservation efforts. As we recognize microbial communities as fundamental drivers of planetary health, comprehensive microbial archiving becomes an urgent intergenerational responsibility.

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  • A. Murat Eren, 2025. "Gifting future scientists the past through well-preserved specimens of modern microbial ecosystems," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-2, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-62138-6
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-62138-6
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