Gifting future scientists the past through well-preserved specimens of modern microbial ecosystems

A. Murat Eren ()
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A. Murat Eren: Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-2

Abstract: Historical specimens have enabled transformative insights across kingdoms and ecosystems with new technologies, yet microbes remain largely overlooked in preservation efforts. As we recognize microbial communities as fundamental drivers of planetary health, comprehensive microbial archiving becomes an urgent intergenerational responsibility.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-62138-6

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