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Viral infection drives bacterial chemotaxis toward certain phytoplankton species in the ocean.

The gut microbiota: a complex community of trillions of microbes living in our digestive tract that influences everything from digestion to immunity.

A simplified view of human veins, including a cross-section showing red and white blood cells and platelets flowing through the vessel.

An abstract representation of quantum entanglement.

Calcium carbonate platelets called coccoliths protect some calcifying phytoplankton species against bacterial pathogens in the ocean. 

Medical needles can become gateways for biofilm-forming bacteria, posing serious risks during intravenous procedures.

Biofilm: a microbial community embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix that adheres to surfaces and offers protection.

Clusters of beneficial bacteria thrive in root-associated soil, enhancing nutrient uptake.

As marine snow sinks, ocean bacteria colonize and break it down, fueling deep-sea ecosystems with recycled nutrients.

A detailed look at the branching architecture of neurons.

Bacteria swim toward a coral polyp, guided by chemical cues.

Ocean viruses can decimate blooms of calcifying phytoplankton, shaping carbon cycling and marine food webs.