amazon 1 (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption An aerial view of a remote village in the Pastaza-Marañón Foreland Basin of the Amazon, where Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz conducts fieldwork. This region, rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, serves as a critical site for studying microbial life and its effects on climate change. Credit Photo courtesy of Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.