Microbes
NASA discovered a bacteria that can ‘play dead’
Save the … microbes?
Probiotic supplements won't help everyone
Is there really alien life on this exoplanet? We asked 10 experts.
These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’
Why did ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases rise in Florida this year?
These stunning images show the world from under a microscope
How microbes inform us on the health of the Amazon
Mold is in your kitchen—and in places that might surprise you
Your body ages rapidly at 44 and 60. Here's how to prepare.
Some antibiotics are no longer as effective
Holidays can take a toll on your gut health. Here’s how to deal.
Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz on microbes' life-sustaining properties
There’s another biome tucked inside your microbiome
What to do when you see mold on your food
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