Microbiology

Surprise biology in deep-sea mud volcanoes

A vulnerable moment for one of Earth’s most resilient creatures

Some scientists want to create a biological Bizarro World—is it safe?

It could help plants grow at temperature extremes

A tiny microbe discovered by accident challenges the definition of cellular life

And they could help some creatures adjust to changing climates

Mushrooms and other fungi can harbor hidden companions—and some of these may fight pesky or dangerous molds

Aggression doesn't always pay in dynamic microcosms

By simulating ecological networks with microbes, researchers revealed properties that may make natural communities susceptible to invasion

These single-celled blobs show intelligent behavior

The origins of life may lie in a mysterious life form at the bottom of the sea

Scientists want your help identifying marvelous new extremophiles