Web Directory

» A heterodimeric DNA polymerase: Evidence that members of Euryarchaeota possess a distinct DNA polymerase
   Journal abstract, with references.
   http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/abstract/95/24/14250

» Haloarchaea: Extremophiles in Salt Lakes
   Research compilation by Mike Dyall-Smith, primarily focusing on haloarchaea and their haloviruses. Includes the Halohandbook lab manual with techniques for cultivation. [PDF]
   http://www.haloarchaea.com/

» Halobacteria
   Detailed discussion of the molecules involved in their cytoplasmic and photosynthetic membrane lipids, structural glycoproteins, ionic relationships, and photosynthetic cycle.
   http://www.science.siu.edu/microbiology/micr425/425Notes/09-Halobact.html

» Journal of Biological Chemistry: Extreme Halophiles Synthesize Betaine from Glycine by Methylation
   Research on the methyltransferase enzymes involved in synthesis of glycine betaine in Actinopolyspora halophila and Ectothiorhodospira halochloris. Transfer of the relevant genes increased salt tolerance in E. coli.
   http://www.jbc.org/cgi/content/full/275/29/22196

» Kingdom Euryarchaeota
   Jack Holt's classification of these organisms into seven phyla, down to the class level.
   http://comenius.susqu.edu/bi/202/ARCHAEA/EURYARCHAEOTA/default.htm

» Why Sequence Euryarchaeota in Acid Mine Drainage?
   Research proposal stressing the importance of these previously unknown communities.
   http://www.jgi.doe.gov/sequencing/why/3423.html