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mGem: The two-decade evolution of in vivo coral microbiome manipulations

  • Lauren Speare1
  • Stephanie M. Rosales2,3
  1. 1School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  2. 2Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
  3. 3Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida, USA
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Abstract

Over the past two decades, microbiome manipulations have emerged as a strategy to bolster coral fitness. Here, we provide a timeline of two decades of research on in vivo coral microbiome manipulation studies aimed at improving coral health. A summary of coral hosts, probiotic taxa, and how experimental design varies across studies is synthesized to identify commonly used taxa and research gaps. This review highlights methodological challenges and identifies opportunities to advance probiotic development and translate microbial interventions into practical tools for coral restoration and reef management.

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@article{speare2026mgem,
  title = {{mGem: The two-decade evolution of in vivo coral microbiome manipulations}},
  author = {Lauren Speare and Stephanie M. Rosales},
  journal = {mBio},
  year = {2026},
  month = sep,
  doi = {10.1128/mbio.01678-26},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01678-26},
  note = {CC BY},
}
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TY  - JOUR
TI  - mGem: The two-decade evolution of in vivo coral microbiome manipulations
AU  - Lauren Speare
AU  - Stephanie M. Rosales
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/22
JO  - mBio
DO  - 10.1128/mbio.01678-26
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01678-26
AB  - Over the past two decades, microbiome manipulations have emerged as a strategy to bolster coral fitness. Here, we provide a timeline of two decades of research on in vivo coral microbiome manipulation studies aimed at improving coral health. A summary of coral hosts, probiotic taxa, and how experimental design varies across studies is synthesized to identify commonly used taxa and research gaps. This review highlights methodological challenges and identifies opportunities to advance probiotic development and translate microbial interventions into practical tools for coral restoration and reef management.
SN  - 2150-7511
ER  -