microbes, cell & molecular biology

Historical and modern experiments have hinted that unicelluar organisms can learn from their experiences, but the idea still has its critics.

The mysterious DNA sequences appear to help bacterial cells spot when they’ve been infected with viruses—and prompt those cells to self-destruct.

From journeys into mines to explorations of volcanoes on the ocean floor, deep voyages reveal the richness of the planet’s deep biosphere.

Mass spec plus novel software equals dynamic views into the chemical lives of microbes.