Just as the human body serves as a habitat for bacteria and other microbes, diverse, tiny organisms known as protists host ...

All multicellular creatures interact with bacteria, but some have taken the relationship to another level with highly specialized structures that house, feed, and exploit the tiny organisms. For the ...

In new research published this week, a team led by Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) scientists reveals that symbiotic bacteria often accompany single-celled protists in the ocean’s upper layer. Some ...

These symbiotic relationships provide clues as to how genetic material was exchanged between bacteria and beetles. Key findings highlight the role of horizontal gene transfer, the incorporation of ...

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a ...

Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence cognitive decline.

Approximately half of the species of leaf beetles live in close association with symbiotic bacteria. These symbionts provide the beetles with important digestive enzymes to help them break down ...