Nat Commun June 2023 PMID 37311764

Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems.

S Emil Ruff, Pauline Humez, Isabella Hrabe de Angelis, Muhe Diao, Michael Nightingale, Sara Cho, Liam Connors, Olukayode O Kuloyo, Alan Seltzer, Samuel Bowman, Scott D Wankel, Cynthia N McClain, Bernhard Mayer, Marc Strous

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The discussions focus on the surprising discovery that microbes in deep underground environments utilize hydrogen and dark oxygen to sustain life, with phrases like 'discovered that' and 'shows consistent trends' reflecting active engagement with the scientific implications. The use of terms like 'large-scale' and 'cyclic' suggests appreciation of the findings' significance, while the tone of curiosity and validation indicates a moderate but meaningful impact perception.

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The discussions show strong curiosity about the role of underground microbial activity, with phrases like 'did you know' and 'discoveries' reflecting high engagement and intrigue.

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Several posts reference specific concepts like 'geochemistry,' 'microbial productivity,' and 'large-scale cycles,' suggesting a moderate to deep level of engagement with the scientific content.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study examines groundwater samples from various depths in Canada to understand the chemical and microbial processes occurring underground, revealing active cycles of hydrogen, methane, nitrogen, and sulfur driven by diverse microbes.
  • Interestingly, older groundwater sources, especially those rich in organic material, contain higher microbial cell counts and even dissolved oxygen, which supports aerobic microbial activity deep underground at levels previously not recognized.
  • The research suggests that this "dark oxygen" is produced naturally within the Earth’s subsurface through microbial processes, challenging current views on how oxygen exists and cycles in these hidden ecosystems.

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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A recent investigation led by MBL’s @EmilRuff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study is published in @NatureComms. https://t.co/q91obUH6jD

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A recent investigation led by MBL’s @EmilRuff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study is published in @NatureComms. https://t.co/q91obUH6jD

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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems @EmilRuff https://t.co/VVJEkHGzzj

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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems https://t.co/9Z8nXVht96 #biorxiv_micrbio

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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems https://t.co/VyFhx5fPeo The #geochemistry and #microbiology show consistent trends suggesting large-scale #aerobic and #anaerobic hydrogen, methane, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling. https://t.co/91g72Xvj8C

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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The paper — Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems — was published in @NatureComms last June. Learn more at https://t.co/OYBjkVbeUB: https://t.co/q91obUHE9b

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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The paper — Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems — was published in @NatureComms last June. Learn more at https://t.co/OYBjkVbeUB: https://t.co/q91obUHE9b

May 31, 2024 · 1 like · 26,442 followers View post →
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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems | Nature Communications https://t.co/mgDQBVBy3Q

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Kristen DeAngelis
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Did you know a lot of primary productivity originates from deep in the Earth? Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-38523-4

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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems @EmilRuff https://t.co/VVJEkHGzzj

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Dr. Yoel Ohayon
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Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems https://t.co/VyFhx5fPeo The #geochemistry and #microbiology show consistent trends suggesting large-scale #aerobic and #anaerobic hydrogen, methane, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling. https://t.co/91g72Xvj8C

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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A recent investigation led by MBL’s @EmilRuff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study is published in @NatureComms. https://t.co/q91obUH6jD

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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A recent investigation led by MBL’s @EmilRuff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study is published in @NatureComms. https://t.co/q91obUH6jD

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Shahriyar Gourgi
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A recent investigation led by MBL’s Emil Ruff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study was published this week in Nature Communications. https://t.co/eq0oINcdkn

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Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
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A recent investigation led by MBL’s @EmilRuff discovered that hydrogen and “dark oxygen” drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. The study is published in @NatureComms. https://t.co/q91obUH6jD

Jun 16, 2023 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 26,442 followers View post →
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Ruff, S.E., Humez, P., de Angelis, I.H. et al. Hydrogen and dark oxygen drive microbial productivity in diverse groundwater ecosystems. Nat Commun 14, 3194 (2023). https://t.co/FIrT13oMKN #stableisotopes

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