The study of evolution requires consideration of organisms’ microbiomes.

The blue lagoons of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin provide a glimpse into the planet’s ancient past.

When different archaeal species mate, their CRISPR systems interact in ways that may influence their evolution.

In a study of nearly 400 breastfeeding mothers, researchers find links between directly feeding the child and a more diverse microbiota, compared to milk from pumping.

Many types of marine plankton are either animal-like or plant-like. But a huge number are both, and they are upending ideas about ocean ecology.

The research is among the first to find the connection in humans.

Pathogens appear to steal the metal from plants using the erratic motion of microscopic particles.

The nephew of Lily Pereg, a microbial ecologist at the University of New England in Australia, has been arrested on homicide charges.

A review finds that for several conditions, poop from certain healthy people is more likely to provide relief for recipients.