Empowering Microbial Discovery: Your Guide to Genetic Tractability
The field of microbiology is vast and constantly evolving. Yet as a recent article in Nature points out, approximately half of all published microbial literature focus on just ten species. In fact, the same report estimates that 74% of microbial species are not even studied. This dire statistic highlights a critical need to expand experimental accessibility to the microbial world.
To address this gap and accelerate discovery, we're excited to announce a powerful new feature on the Cultivarium Portal: Reported Methods, a comprehensive overview of reported genetic methods for an organism, making it easier than ever to explore available tools and delve into relevant research.
Explore Genetic Methods with Ease
This new section offers a curated list of genetic methods for each organism, including techniques such as electroporation, transposon mutagenesis, and CRISPRi.
The Reported Methods table lists and categorizes reported genetic methods for each microbial species.
Navigate Literature Efficiently
The table highlights the oldest and newest publications for each method, and you can access the full publication list by clicking on the underlined sections. Papers can be directly accessed via link to full text, or saved to revisit later.
Clicking on a Category or Method will open a drawer to explore all the supporting literature.
Expand Your Research Horizons
If an organism currently lacks reported genetic methods, we provide guidance on closely related organisms with established genetic tractability to help you explore alternative avenues and identify new leads for your research.
When no reported genetic methods are available, the closest related species with established methods are provided.
Contribute to the Database
We believe that community involvement is crucial for building a comprehensive and valuable resource. We invite you to contribute to the database by submitting any feedback or additional publications via this Feedback form. Your input helps us improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of our platform, benefiting the broader research community.
Explore the "Reported Methods" section today and unlock a world of genetic insights! Click here to request Portal access.
