Permafrost thawing by soil transplantation alters the functional genetic potential of the alpine permafrost microbiome

Key Points

• Altered functional genetic potential impacts the microbiome in alpine environments, affecting ecosystem functions.
• The study demonstrates significant changes in microbial diversity after soil transplantation due to permafrost thawing.
• Analysis of microbial communities highlights the implications of climate change on alpine soil ecosystems.
• Findings suggest critical ecological shifts as permafrost thawing influences microbial life and genetic diversity.