Biofilms: Five-Star Accommodations for the Aerobically Challenged

http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822%2814%2901151-8

The human microbiome contains a diverse array of microbes that affect human health. A recent study finds that fungal biofilms are capable of supporting growth of anaerobic bacteria, suggesting that these fungi can promote bacterial growth in otherwise toxic environments.