Microbiome Acquisition (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption Artist's concept of this research that probes the odds of a new species being acquired by a microbiome ecosystem created by Navid Marvi, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Credit By Navid Marvi, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Usage Restrictions With credit 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.