microbe
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Until recently, though, it was unclear whether this microbe contributes to depression, whether depression changes the microbiome, or whether another factor explains the connection.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
But new research suggests that a key marine microbe, Nitrosopumilus maritimus, may already be adjusting to warmer and more nutrient-poor conditions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
Previous work has shown that the hardy microbe can withstand radiation and desiccation, making it a candidate for interplanetary survival.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
The inner core of solid tumors is made up of dead cells and lacks oxygen, creating the perfect conditions for this microbe to multiply and spread.
From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026
It might be a microbe, a strand of lost nucleic acid, a molecule of enzyme, or a nameless hairless little being with sharp gray eyes.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing microbe
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