Data Sheet 1_Arsenic detoxification within thermo-alkaline biofilms.docx

Yellowstone National Park thermal springs host microbial mats studied for arsenic detoxification. The dataset includes metagenome sequencing, imaging, and mass spectrometry results showing community composition changes with depth and distance. It was authored by Gwendolyn Cooper and last updated on 2026-04-30.

Use Cases

• Study microbial community stratification based on arsenic redox capabilities mentioned in the description
• Analyze the relationship between mat depth and arsenic detoxification gene profiles from metagenome sequencing
• Investigate the generation of bioarsenicals in thermoalkaline springs using mass spectrometry speciation data
• Model geochemical gradients and their impact on microbial mat modularity and structure

Strengths

• Integrates multiple data modalities: metagenome sequencing, imaging techniques, and mass spectrometry as described
• Focuses on a specific, extreme environment: Yellowstone National Park's thermoalkaline springs
• Identifies specific microbial genera involved, such as Roseiflexus, Thermus, and Synechococcus

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Metagenome sequencing, imaging techniques, and mass spectrometry applied to microbial mat samples.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-30 05:41:46; freshness should be verified

Geography

Yellowstone National Park, USA