Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Discover the top six most important decomposers in the ocean and their vital role in breaking down organic matter and ...

Conservation has long focused on saving charismatic animals and sweeping landscapes, yet some of the most consequential life forms on Earth are invisible to the naked eye. As climate stress, habitat ...

Researchers have launched the first coordinated plan to protect microbial biodiversity, calling attention to the “invisible 99% of life” that drives essential Earth systems. The IUCN has formally ...