microorganism

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The familiar chewy texture and tangy flavor of sourdough come from a complex mix of microorganisms that ferment the dough.

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Because they function at the same scale as many living microorganisms, the robots could one day help doctors monitor individual cells or assist engineers in assembling tiny devices used in advanced manufacturing.

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Life on Earth began with simple microorganisms in shallow water environments.

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The nutrient must first be converted into a usable form through a process called nitrogen fixation, which relies on microorganisms in the soil.

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Their work highlights the important ways microbes can support human health, challenging the idea that all microorganisms are threats.

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