microbe

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Writing in the journal Nature, the team focused on a group of microbes called Asgard archaea, which are considered close relatives of the ancestors of complex life.

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Biofilms are dense communities of microbes that cling to surfaces and are notoriously difficult to eliminate with standard cleaning methods.

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These microbes developed the ability to harness sunlight and water through photosynthesis, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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This mystery has led researchers to look for other potential causes, including inside the microbiome, a vast ecosystem of microbes in our guts that remains little understood.

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In other words, these microbes may help maintain balance within the broader gut ecosystem.

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