Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

Decomposition is essential to all ecosystems, both on land and in the ocean. In marine environments, decomposition and ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

Scientists are raising concerns about free-living amoebae, resilient microbes that can survive in water systems and enable ...

And beginning Friday, Feb. 2, visitors to Space Center Houston can experience the unseen world of microbes in a high-tech, visually compelling, interactive exhibit that includes computer games, ...