“In the 1990s, Taylor and his colleagues took these ideas into the field. They wanted to see if they could use an… — Ed Yong Copy Share Image
“Meanwhile in South America acacia trees rely on ants to defend them from Weeds, pests, and grazers. In return they give their… — Ed Yong South america Copy Share Image
“We have already seen how pliable the microbiome can be. It can change with a touch, with a meal, with a parasitic… — Ed Yong Bacteria Copy Share Image
“Drinking lots of alcohol makes the gut leakier, allowing microbes to more readily influence the brain. Could that help to explain why… — Ed Yong Bacteria Copy Share Image
“Martinus Beijerinck, a Dutchman, was amongst the first to demonstrate their planetary importance. Reclusive, brusque, and unpopular, he had no love for… — Ed Yong Love Copy Share Image
“That's what happened when the desert woodrats swallowed microbes that allowed them to detoxify the poisons in creosote bushes. It's what happens… — Ed Yong Copy Share Image
