Rare earth elements, so hidden and so critical, seem to be quietly ruling our world. Add to that a market strained by geopolitical tensions, a context that appears to jeopardize the transition to sustainable fossil-free energy. Wouldn’t it be great if bacteria could help us break free from these troubles?

Inside each of us lies a vibrant, unseen world—a community of trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, protozoa)—working behind the scenes to keep us healthy.