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6 unbelievable bacteria facts

For unicellular organisms, they are anything but boring. Here are some amazing bacteria facts to get you started.

What are biofilms and how do they form?

Bacteria learned there's strength in numbers. These communities are called biofilms.

Small and dangerous: 10 of the most dangerous human parasites ever discovered

Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.

Archaea: the invisible powerhouses of the planet

Archaea are probably the most successful beings on Earth. They've been around for billions of years and can survive almost anywhere.

Resistance is futile: what viruses are, and why we'll never 'beat' them

They’re the most successful group on the planet, and they’re not even alive.

What's a virus, anyway?

The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?

The Wonderful World of Bacteriophages

These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.

Meet the trillions of viruses that make up your virome

If you think you don’t have viruses, think again.

The Bacteria Files: Pseudomonas -- What it is and why you should know about it

A tiny, resourceful, and potentially dangerous bacteria.

The difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Big differences hide in tiny things.

Are viruses alive?

The answer has stumped scientists for decades.

How many germs you can find in your home: about 9,000 different species

Nothing to freak out about. This is perfectly normal.