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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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