On the map of Taiwan, Dongsha Island appears as little more than a tiny dot in the South China Sea. More than 400 kilometers away from Kaohsiung, this remote island has no bustling city, no fishing harbor, and no permanent residents. Shaped like a horseshoe and built from coral reefs, Dongsha covers less than two …
A Newly Discovered Cyanobacterium from the Extreme Lagoon of Dongsha Island Read More »
As the temperature descends, the enchantment of a warm hot spring becomes irresistible, beckoning us to indulge in the comforting warmth of immersion. However, you might not have been aware that amidst the cozy embrace of these hot springs, a group of tiny and mysterious microorganisms silently becomes our bathing companions. These microorganisms are known …
What is taxonomy? Humans require a universal classification and naming system to comprehend the complexities of the world and communicate with each other. For instance, when engineers discuss machine parts, they must utilize well-defined part categories and names to understand one another. However, in addition to the standardized formal names, machine parts may have alternative …
Developing Genomic Analysis Strategies for Bacterial Species Complexes Read More »
