
#1321Genetics & Molecular BiologyFront Page5 March 2026
Early-stage genetic data maps the Antarctic fur seal microbiome
Researchers have mapped the gut microbes of polar marine mammals using two distinct genetic sequencing methods. The early-stage data identifies bacteria capable of breaking down krill shells, whilst also detecting unexpected antibiotic resistance genes.
By Lai, Liu, Duan, Su, Zhang, Ding, Ji, Liao