We coexist with a vast number of microbes that live in and on our bodies. Those microbes
and their genes are collectively known as the human microbiome, which plays important …

Changes in predator–prey interactions are often implicated as drivers of major evolutionary
change. A prominent example is the dramatic changes in shallow marine assemblages …

In biogeography the competitive exclusion principle (CEP) has been confirmed in some
cases but not in others. This has fueled an unresolved debate between those advocating …

A plant's associated biota plays an integral role in its metabolism, nutrient uptake, stress
tolerance, pathogen resistance and other physiological processes. Although a virome is an …

Microbes shape their habitats by consuming resources and producing a diverse array of
chemicals that can serve as public goods. Despite the risk of exploitation by cheaters, genes …

A central issue in ecology is understanding what determines biodiversity in nature,
particularly in biotic resource systems that typically lack cross-feeding. In this study, we …

Landscapes are social–ecological systems (SESs) that produce ecosystem services, which
change over time in response to environmental, biotic, and social drivers. Failure to consider …

A more detailed understanding of the mechanisms underlying the formation of microbial
communities is essential for the efficient management of microbial ecosystems. The stable …

The game between cooperation and cheating in the microbial world is captivating. Microbes
that acquire essential iron through the secretion of siderophores face the public good …

Explaining biodiversity is a fundamental issue in ecology. A long-standing puzzle lies in the
paradox of the plankton: many species of plankton feeding on a limited variety of resources …