It's not every day that biologists announce an entirely new branch of life, and this one has been hiding under their noses for years. It was discovered hiding in a lab sample of marine ciliates ...

One of the oldest forms of life on Earth has been revealed as a natural born computer programmer. Scientists studying single-celled organisms called ciliates have found that the tiny animals are ...

A tiny single-celled organism that plays a key role in the carbon cycle of cold-water oceans may be a lot smarter than scientists had suspected. In a paper published June 11 in the online version of ...

Ciliates are minute, single-celled organisms with several nuclei, and are abundant in freshwater, the oceans and soil. The name “ciliate” comes from 'cilia', tiny hair-like structures, which cover ...

Over a single day, in the placid waters of a single pond, a million virus particles might enter a single-celled organism known for the minuscule hairs, or cilia, that propel it through those waters.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What do single-celled organisms think about? The answer ...