A Brief and Amazing History of Our Search for Life in the Clouds
By collecting samples after climbing a high peak and firing rockets with special traps into the upper atmosphere, scientists have found microbes living in thin air
Couples Exchange Bacteria During Intercourse, Known as the ‘Sexome.’ It Might Help Track Down Sexual Assault Perpetrators
In a study of 12 heterosexual couples, researchers noted the presence of a partner’s genital bacteria after sex, even when the pair used a condom
Gut Microbes Could Help Diagnose Autism, Study Suggests
While more research is needed, scientists detected specific differences between the gut microbiomes of children with and without autism
Meet the Forgotten Woman Who Revolutionized Microbiology With a Simple Kitchen Staple
Fanny Angelina Hesse introduced agar to the life sciences in 1881. A trove of unpublished family papers sheds new light on her many accomplishments
This Worm-Like Amphibian Eats Its Mother’s Skin to Get Microbes
Caecilians are the only known amphibians to pass microbes from one generation to the next, according to a new study
Coral Reefs Host a Vast Diversity of Microbes
A two-year expedition at sea uncovered more than half a million varieties of microbial life in Pacific reef-dwelling organisms
Microplastics Linked to Changes in Seabirds’ Guts
Birds that ingested more microplastics had more microbes linked to diseases and antibiotic resistance in a new study
Probiotics May Help Corals Fight a Dangerous Disease Off Florida’s Coast
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments
Could Gut Bacteria Impact Your Motivation to Exercise?
In a study of mice, researchers show their microbiomes play a role in how much they run and how quickly they grow fatigued
Gut Bacteria Might Shape Social Behavior
A study of zebrafish reveals the mix of microbes in the intestinal tract could influence brain development
Doppelgängers Don’t Just Look Alike—They Also Share DNA
New research finds genetic and lifestyle similarities between unrelated pairs of “virtual twins”
New Study Links Cat Hormones and Gut Microbiomes to Their Social Behavior
Felines with lower cortisol, oxytocin and testosterone levels are more tolerant of other cats
How Much Longer Will Roquefort Reign as the King of Cheese?
In France, makers of the odorous food are singing the blues
The Secret World of a Termite’s Gut Revealed in Award-Winning Video
The footage shows the symbiotic relationship between a termite and the protists that help digest their food
Scientists Extract 15,000-Year-Old Viruses From Tibetan Glacier
Researchers say the ancient pathogens are unlikely to cause humans any harm, but 28 out of the 33 viruses found are new to science
Thousands of Unknown Microbes Found in Subways Around the World
A team of more than 900 scientists and volunteers swabbed the surfaces of 60 public transit systems
Hidden Microbes and Fungi Found on the Surface of Leonardo da Vinci Drawings
Researchers used new DNA sequencing technology to examine the “bio-archives” of seven of the Renaissance master’s sketches
Archaeologists Mine Medieval Toilets for Traces of Gut Microbiomes
New techniques could help researchers understand human diets in different times and places
What Quarantine Is Doing to Your Body’s Wondrous World of Bacteria
The germs, fungi and mites that grow on our hands, face, armpits and elsewhere have become stranded during the age of social distancing
Why Scientists Created a ‘Smart Toilet’ That Recognizes Your Butt
The bidet-like suite of devices detects abnormalities in feces that could flag signs of certain cancers
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