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 ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, ...

Invisible in their trillions, microbes dwell in our bodies, grow in soils, live on trees and are integral to planetary health ...

A collection of short dispatches from the field of climate microbiology conveys the contributions that single-celled life forms make to our climate system, and how we can work with them to address ...