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Microbial diversity in active and abandoned desert kangaroo rat burrows and from proximal surface sand.
Microbiol Spectr
April 2025
School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA.
Desert kangaroo rats () construct burrows that can create micro-niches favorable to increased microbial activity. The aim of this study was to characterize the bacterial communities found in kangaroo rat burrows, in proximal desert surface sand, and in samples from kangaroo rats. We collected samples from burrow ceilings of actively inhabited burrows, from burrows that were no longer in use, and from the proximal surface sand in the Sonoran Desert, Yuma, AZ.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReview: can bioelectrochemical sensors be used to monitor soil microbiome activity and fertility?
Curr Opin Biotechnol
December 2024
School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The review discusses how bioelectrochemical sensors can be used to monitor soil fertility by tracking microbial activity, which is closely linked to soil nutrients and plant health.
- The design of these sensors is based on the similarities between soils and bioelectrochemical reactors, utilizing microorganisms that form electrochemically active biofilms on electrodes.
- By generating electrochemical signals through electron exchange and metabolite interactions, these sensors can provide real-time insights into soil fertility and nutrient availability.
Symptoms Reported by Young Adults With Asthma During Wildfire Smoke Season.
J Adolesc Health
December 2024
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Washington State University, Pullman, Washington.
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the relationship between exposure to poor air quality (AQ) and self-reported symptoms among young adults with asthma during wildfire smoke season.
Methods: Sixty seven young adults (aged 18-26 years) completed the Asthma Control Test and reported asthma symptoms at three time points (baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks) during wildfire season as part of a clinical trial. Bivariate correlations between Asthma Control Test and AQ measures were examined followed by predictive linear regression.