Scientists call for new tools to explore the world's microbiomes
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 11:54
in Paleontology & Archaeology
In October, an interdisciplinary group of scientists proposed forming a Unified Microbiome Initiative (UMI) to explore the world of microorganisms that are central to life on Earth and yet largely remain a mystery. An article in the journal ACS Nano describes the tools scientists will need to understand how microbes interact with each other and with us.