Marine Microbial Proteomics

海洋微生物具有许多维持地球生命必不可少的功能，包括在我们的大气中产生一半的氧气，并形成海洋食物网的基础。就像人类一样，微生物需要铁、锌和维生素等微量营养素才能生存。在海洋中，这些微量营养素往往极其稀缺。这项研究计划将专注于进行新的蛋白质测量，以帮助我们了解(1)海洋中微营养素的可获得性何时何地影响海洋微生物群落，以及(2)这些生物如何合作或竞争，以最大限度地利用这些稀缺资源。

Oceanic microbes conduct many functions that are essential for the maintenance of life on Earth, including producing half the oxygen in our atmosphere and forming the base of the marine food web. Just like humans, microbes require micronutrients such as iron, zinc and vitamins for survival. In the oceans, these micronutrients are often extremely scarce. This research program will focus on making novel protein measurements to help us understand (1) when and where in the ocean the availability of micronutrients impacts marine microbial communities and (2) how these organisms cooperate or compete to make the most of these scarce resources.