What we call it matters. Dirt commands no respect, nor does it call for care and protection. Dirt can, at best, be ignored.

The dirt under your fingernails might be your best medicine as soil microbes boost mood immunity and help fight inflammation ...

“Nematodes, which are microscopic worms inhabiting the soil, are vital contributors to soil vitality and the cycling of ...

Insects like pill bugs and millipedes complete this work, as do many bacteria and protozoa. However, saprophytic fungi also play a big role in breaking down leaf litter, animal feces, and other ‘waste ...

The ecosystem needs our help and that of our animal friends. Jump in to read about 9 animals that are types of decomposers!

Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa ...

Climate change impacts gut microbiota, affecting human health; interdisciplinary research needed to understand and mitigate ...

Soil microbes are microscopic organisms that live in the soil, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoa, and viruses. Despite their tiny size, they make up the majority of living things in the ...