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Buried under the ice, ancient microbial life
5 Questions for a Scientist: Microbiologist Marcus Jones
Learn what it's like to work in science with our series of interviews with STEM professionals. Today's subject: microbiologist Marcus Jones.
Spotlight on Science Writers: Pascal Lee
This post from the Spotlight on Science Writers focuses on Mission: Mars author, Pascal Lee.
The Human Microbiome: Implications of the Microcosm Within Us
Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle Boosts Microbial Diversity in Amazon Villagers
The microbial array in the Yanomami villagers, the most diverse ever reported, includes bacteria with antibiotic-resistant genes.
<i>Science Translational Medicine</i>: Bacteria Live in Healthy Placentas
From Sewers to Streetlights, Microbes Are Grabbing Civil Engineers' Attention
An understanding of how to cultivate a healthy “microbiome” in our living areas is now getting off the ground, boosted by next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
Understanding Microbes Indoors: Impacts to Public Health, Critical Infrastructure and the Water Supply
Microbiomes of the Built Environment
Science: Diet-Dependent Microbes in the Gut Can Trigger Obesity