Some deep-sea creatures without mouths or guts rely entirely on microbes for energy.
Bacteria provide squids with "invisibility cloaks" via bioluminescence and allow beetles to consume entire forests.
Microbes can bombard their hosts with genes, effectively modifying the genetic makeup and evolution of the species they inhabit. The Human Impact
They "sculpt" our organs and guide physical development from birth.
Yong broadens the scope beyond human health to show how these partnerships define the natural world:
Bacteria help us digest food, break down toxins, and even influence our behavior and moods by interacting with our nervous system. A Grander View of Life
Some deep-sea creatures without mouths or guts rely entirely on microbes for energy.
Bacteria provide squids with "invisibility cloaks" via bioluminescence and allow beetles to consume entire forests.
Microbes can bombard their hosts with genes, effectively modifying the genetic makeup and evolution of the species they inhabit. The Human Impact
They "sculpt" our organs and guide physical development from birth.
Yong broadens the scope beyond human health to show how these partnerships define the natural world:
Bacteria help us digest food, break down toxins, and even influence our behavior and moods by interacting with our nervous system. A Grander View of Life