C1 compounds shape the microbial community of an abandoned century-old oil exploration well.
D. Rojas-Gätjens, P. Fuentes-Schweizer, K. Rojas-Jimenez, D. Perez-Pantoja, R. Avendano, R. Alpizar, C. Coronado-Ruiz, M. Chavarria
The paper analyzes microbial communities in an abandoned oil well, identifying hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria and methane oxidation capabilities.
bioRxiv · Sep 1, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology