Analyzing hot spring samples

What would be the first step into unraveling microbial diversity in hot springs? Well, DNA extractions!

And of course the next step would be sequencing! We have obtained both 16S rRNA sequences and shotgun metagenomic sequences from samples from three different hot springs. Stay tuned for the results!

Mickey Hot Springs

Dangerously hot for soaking

Borax Hot Springs

Visitors are allowed.  This hot spring is free.  As of 1993, swimming in any of the lakes or hot springs is not allowed. 

Baker Hot Springs

This hot springs is free, and clothing is optional!

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