Dormancy in Microbial Communities (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption Different types of soil bacteria are shown here growing on a Petri dish. The soil sample came from the Kellogg Biological Station's Long-Term Ecological Research Site at Michigan State University, where some of Jay T. Lennon's proposed research will take place. Credit Indiana University: Jay T. Lennon Usage Restrictions None 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.