The evolving role of methanogenic archaea in mammalian microbiomes

Methanogenic archaea (methanogens) represent a diverse group of microorganisms that inhabit various environmental and host-associated microbiomes. These organisms play an essential role in global carbon cycling given their ability to produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as a by-product of their...

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Published in:Frontiers in microbiology 2023-09, Vol.14, p.1268451-1268451
Main Authors: Volmer, James G., McRae, Harley, Morrison, Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
archaea
host-associated archaea
methane mitigation
methanogen
methanogenic archaea
Microbiology
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Summary:Methanogenic archaea (methanogens) represent a diverse group of microorganisms that inhabit various environmental and host-associated microbiomes. These organisms play an essential role in global carbon cycling given their ability to produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as a by-product of their energy production. Recent advances in culture-independent and -dependent studies have highlighted an increased prevalence of methanogens in the host-associated microbiome of diverse animal species. Moreover, there is increasing evidence that methanogens, and/or the methane they produce, may play a substantial role in human health and disease. This review addresses the expanding host-range and the emerging view of host-specific adaptations in methanogen biology and ecology, and the implications for host health and disease.
ISSN:1664-302X
1664-302X
DOI:10.3389/fmicb.2023.1268451