microbes

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Are they fossilized Martian microbes that lived billions of years ago when the planet next door was a wetter, warmer world?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Researchers led by Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that generates electricity using microbes naturally found in soil.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

"Whether you're living with a partner, housemate, or family, your daily interactions -- from hugging, kissing and sharing food prep spaces -- may encourage the exchange of gut microbes," said Dr. Lee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Birds that spent more time together had more similar gut bacteria, especially anaerobic microbes that can only survive in low-oxygen conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

No one understood that microbes in body waste contaminated drinking water and caused dysentery and typhoid fever.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow