Beyond magnetosomes: ubiquitous and diverse intracellular inclusions expand the role of magnetotactic bacteria in biogeochemical cycling
Qingxian Su, Bing Song, Alejandro Palomo González, İrini Angelidaki, How Yong Ng, Barth F. Smets, Kasper Reitzel, Bo Thamdrup, Marlene Mark Jensen
This study identifies and quantifies diverse intracellular inclusions in magnetotactic bacteria, revealing their role in elemental cycling and potential for biotechnology.
bioRxiv · Dec 18, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology