Bacteria seems to live everywhere, but does it live high up in the clouds? What would it be doing up there?
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Microbes floating among clouds munch on sugar
“Floating in a cloud and noshing sweets while wrapped in a cozy bubble sounds like a pleasant dream. For some lucky bacteria, it may be a reality.”
Biotransformation of Various Saccharides and Production of Exopolymeric Substances by Cloud=Borne Bacillus
“The ability of Bacillus sp. 3B6, a bacterial strain isolated from cloudwaters, to biotransform saccharides present in the atmosphere was evaluated using in situ 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy.”
Bird, Plane, Bacteria? Microbes Thrive In Storm Clouds
“Microbes are known to be able to thrive in extreme environments, from inside fiery volcanoes to down on the bottom of the ocean.”
Storm Clouds Crawling With Bacteria
“The storm clouds in Earth’s atmosphere are filled with microbial life, according to a new study.”
Microbes may sky jump to new hosts
“Scientists have been probing the role of microbes in cloud formation and precipitation, something discussed in a May 24 session at the American Society for Microbiology meeting, in New Orleans.”
Does Rain Come From Life in the Clouds?
“Scientists are making their first forays into the mysterious world of biology miles up in the air. Their startling conclusion: That ecosystem in the sky might influence tomorrow’s weather and next year’s harvest.”
Why Are There Saccharides In Atmosphere
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