Michael Gillings, Macquarie University (IMAGE) Science in Public Caption Professor Michael Gillings says we ignore the microbial world at our peril. Credit Chris Stacey, Macquarie University Usage Restrictions For editorial use only. A credit to Macquarie University must be included. License Licensed 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.