Xiaoqinq Tang

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570206, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Bioscience Methods, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/bm.2024.15.0009
Received: 21 Feb., 2024    Accepted: 01 Apr., 2024    Published: 21 Apr., 2024

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Tang X.Q., 2024, Decoding microbial interactions: mechanistic insights into engineered syncoms at the microscopic level, Bioscience Method, 15(2): 76-88 (doi: 10.5376/bm.2024.15.0009)

This research report provides an in-depth analysis of microbial interactions within engineered synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) at the microscopic level. It explores the molecular and genetic mechanisms regulating these interactions, such as signaling molecules and metabolic exchanges, as well as the impact of environmental factors like nutrient availability, temperature, and pH. The report discusses advanced tools and techniques used to study SynComs, including microscopy, omics technologies, and computational modeling. The practical applications of SynComs in various fields are highlighted, including promoting plant growth and enhancing disease resistance in agriculture; restoring or maintaining healthy microbiota to treat gastrointestinal diseases in medicine; and aiding in bioremediation by degrading pollutants in environmental management. The study aims to synthesize current knowledge and identify research gaps to guide future research and development of SynComs, providing more effective and sustainable solutions in agriculture, medicine, and environmental biotechnology. By integrating insights from multiple disciplines, it offers a holistic perspective on the potential of these engineered communities to advance the understanding of microbial interactions and their practical applications.

Microbial interactions; Synthetic microbial communities (SynComs); Molecular mechanisms; Microbial ecology