Mummies Speak to Us via Ancient Bacteria

Preserved mummy bacteria can tell us a lot about the evolution of pathogens and antibiotic resistance.

Inside Dr. Richard Lenski’s Ambitious, 30-Year Experiment

What 60,000 Generations of Bacteria Tell Us…

The Power of Poo

Why fecal transplants are now being considered for everything from obesity to autism.

Biomes, They are A-Changin’

Why your microbiome is considered an ‘essential organ’

Fungi Live Large at the Poles

When scientists began researching how to preserve rotting historical relics in Antarctica, they discovered a new world of fungi critical to Antarctica’s polar ecosystem.

Can Microbes Affect Our Social Behavior?

The answer may surprise you (also the answer is yes)

Baby, It’s Dirty Outside

Nurturing the Infant Microbiome

Our Genome’s Viral Graveyard

How viral DNA has shaped human evolution

Symbiosis: It’s Complicated

Many organisms are locked into co-dependent relationships with the microbes that live within them. But sometimes these resident microbes themselves play host to even tinier…

The Stages of Decomposition

In our latest infographic, get a front-row view of “life after death.” There are dozens of forces at work when a body begins its journey through decomposition —bacteria, insects, fungi, and even temperature all have a job to do in shaping the moments between death and decay.