Aerobic H2 respiration enhances metabolic flexibility of methanotrophic bacteria
Carlo R. Carere, Kiel Hards, Karen M. Houghton, Jean F. Power, Ben McDonald, Christophe Collet, Daniel J. Gapes, Richard Sparling, Gregory M. Cook, Chris Greening, Matthew B. Stott
This study shows methanotrophic bacteria can oxidize hydrogen gas for enhanced mixotrophic growth and persistence, suggesting H2 oxidation is a general strategy for metabolic flexibility in chemically-limited environments.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2016 · PreprintMicrobiology