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Dimethylsulfoniopropionate metabolism shapes microbial ecology and physiological adaptation during the austral winter in Southern Ocean sea ice and seawater

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-73596-x

Published Online: 2026-06-18

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Authors

Buthelezi, Z. Mayibongwe

Pierneef, Rian E. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0619-0058
Bezuidt, Oliver K. I.

Gregori, M. Nello J.

Pesant, Stephan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-5209
Iudicone, Daniele https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7473-394X
Hanwell, Libby

Todd, Jonathan D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0777-9312
Makhalanyane, Thulani P. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8173-1678
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

National Research Foundation (SANAP23042496849)

National Research Foundation (110717)
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Article History

Received: 18 April 2025

Accepted: 14 May 2026

First Online: 18 June 2026

Competing interests

: The authors declare no competing interests.

: This research was conducted with attention to inclusivity and ethical standards. Sample collection was carried out under the relevant permits.

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