← The frontier
Science & ResearchJul 22, 2026

Bacterial Geosmin Biosynthesis is Compartmentalized Inside a Two-Component Protein Shell

Terpenoids are ubiquitous, structurally diverse natural products found across the three domains of life.

Terpenoids are ubiquitous, structurally diverse natural products found across the three domains of life. One of the most commonly observed and well-studied terpenoids is the volatile, petrichoric compound geosmin, responsible for the earthy smell of soil to which humans are…

The frontier is open to all. Sign in to learn this from first principles and save it to your knowledge base.