TWiM 360: Nitrogen fixation goes eukaryotic
Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Michele Swanson
Published Aug 5, 2026
1 h
Description
The hosts discuss nitrogen fixation in a marine alga and the evidence for a nitrogen-fixing organelle. Related topics include plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance and the rumen microbiome. The episode links microbial evolution and physiology with marine nutrient cycling.