The gut microbiota is currently one of the most studied 'organs' in animals, and fish are no
exception. A complex diversity of microbes, including bacteria, archaea, yeast and fungus …

The rhizosphere is a complex ecosystem around plant roots that comprises an integrated
network of plant roots, the microbiome and soil. Wide spread communication between …

All living cells sense and respond to changes in external or internal conditions. Without that
cognitive capacity, they could not obtain nutrition essential for growth, survive inevitable …

Almost all animals and plants are inhabited by diverse communities of microorganisms, the
microbiota, thereby forming an integrated entity, the metaorganism. Natural selection should …

Antibiotic resistance has been increasingly reported for a wide variety of bacteria of clinical
significance. This widespread problem constitutes one of the greatest challenges of the …

Jellyfish blooms can represent a significant but largely overlooked source of organic matter
(OM), in particular at the local and regional scale. We provide an overview of the current …

All multicellular organisms are associated with microbial communities, ultimately forming a
metaorganism. Several studies conducted on well-established model organisms point to …

Symbioses between animals and microbes are ubiquitous, and often have drastic fitness
effects on both parties. A rapidly growing body of research now shows that many of these …

Research on the use of boron (B) in the field of oral health has gained momentum in recent
years, with various studies on the possibilities of using various B-containing compounds …

Aurelia aurita's intricate life cycle alternates between benthic polyp and pelagic medusa
stages. The strobilation process, a critical asexual reproduction mechanism in this jellyfish …