Microbiology

How tiny one-celled protists pull off their strange and marvelous feats.

By imitating early conditions of Earth in the lab, scientists gain new insight into the origin of life.

When mitochondria stop communicating, the biological clock starts winding down.

How genetically engineered bacteria could shrink the growing garbage patches in our oceans.

This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.

How scientists are engineering synthetic cells to be more life-like.

Inside the “out there” quest for a drug that would help doctors save lives before it’s too late.

Science is coming after people who don’t give a @#$% about sidewalks.

Why we need to study the microbiology of disasters.

In some deep aquifers, cells have a chemical trick that could sustain whole underground ecosystems.

Michael Levin is uncovering the incredible, latent abilities of living things.

They come and go from diverse neighborhoods, build towers, and cooperate.