Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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First global genome atlas reveals overlooked microscopic life in hundreds of lakes and reservoirs

Tiny single-celled organisms help keep lakes clear, but some can also contaminate the water. An international research team has analyzed DNA data from 362 lakes to create the first global genome atlas of these organisms. With the findings now published in Nature Communications, the new atlas lays th...

First global genome atlas reveals overlooked microscopic life in hundreds of lakes and reservoirs
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Tiny single-celled organisms help keep lakes clear, but some can also contaminate the water. An international research team has analyzed DNA data from 362 lakes to create the first global genome atlas of these organisms. With the findings now published in Nature Communications, the new atlas lays the foundation for faster and more precise monitoring of lakes.

Originally published at Phys.org

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