Investigation of the contribution of host-associated and environmental microbiomes to the Hg detoxification strategies of two caiman species in French Guiana
In this project, we propose to investigate the microbiome associated with both crocodilian species in French Guiana, Paleosuchus trigonatus and Melanosuchus niger, using untargeted and targeted molecular methods. The objective is to understand the microbiome's potential contribution to mercury (Hg) resistance and detoxification in these species.
A 16S rRNA gene-based amplicon study and a qPCR study using merA-specific primers will be conducted to provide an overview of the taxonomic diversity of the resident microbiota at different sites.
This approach will help assess the potential overlap between environmental and animal-associated lineages.
Postdoctoral Researcher Seed Grant
Duration: 31.09.2024-30.04.2025
Project leader: Jérémy Lemaire
Participants: Rosanna Mangione, Melina Kerou, Jérémy Lemaire, Zhen-Hao Luo, and Mason Scarpa.
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