Microbial biology is undergoing a renaissance, and in this special section we explore bursts of progress in areas ranging from how pathogens invade cells to the origins of life. News reports beginning on this page focus on the extremophiles—unusual microbes that flourish in harsh conditions—while the Articles that follow probe a broad range of topics, including plant-microbe interactions and the astonishing diversity of microbes.
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