Researchers have discovered a unique microbiome in domestic and laboratory microwaves, with varying microbial communities influenced by food interactions and user habits. This study reveals the potential for biotechnological applications of these microbes, which are similar to those found on kitchen surfaces and industrial environments like solar panels.
The microbiome inside microwaves, which is resistant to radiation, is similar to that found on solar panels.
Since the Industrial Revolution, microbes have steadily adapted to and colonized a range of new environments, such as marine oil spills, plastic debris in the oceans, industrial brownfields, and even the interior of the DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1395751
The study was funded by the European Commission and the Agencia Estatal de Investigación.