Scientists discover new microbes that thrive deep in the earth

ScienceDaily: They live several kilometers under the surface of the earth, need no light or oxygen and can only be seen in a microscope. By sequencing genomes of a newly discovered group of microbes, the Hadesarchaea, an international team of researchers have found out how these microorganisms make a living in the deep subsurface biosphere of our planet. Microorganisms that live below the surface of the earth remain one of the last great areas of exploration. Organisms that live there have not been grow in......

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