Extracellular ribosomal RNA provides a window into taxon-specific microbial lysis
K. X. Zhong, A. M. Chan, J. F. Wirth, C. A. Suttle
The paper uses extracellular ribosomal RNA to determine taxon-specific microbial lysis in coastal seawater, finding that rare bacteria experience higher lysis rates than abundant ones.
bioRxiv · Jul 2, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology