Algerian salt lakes hold key to powerful enzymes for biotech.
A study in Algeria found many different types of salt-loving microbes in dry salt lakes. These microbes can survive in extreme conditions and produce enzymes that break down different substances. The most common type of microbe found was Haloferax, followed by Halococcus. These microbes can grow in high temperatures and produce enzymes like esterase, gelatinase, inulinase, cellulase, and protease. This research shows that Algerian wetlands are home to a diverse group of salt-loving microbes that could be used for important biotechnological purposes.