microorganism

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This microorganism is frequently used in laboratory studies because it possesses an extremely small genome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

“The presence of terrestrial microorganism within a sample of Ryugu underlines that microorganisms are the world's greatest colonizers and adept at circumventing contamination controls,” the authors conclude.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

Mr. Gutman is the founder of Primer’s Yeast, a company that sells ancient strains of the microorganism.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

The microorganism also been connected to non-fatal, but sight-threatening, eye infections, sometimes through contaminated contact lens solution.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

This microorganism is transmitted to the healthy birds by the feed, or water becoming contaminated with the discharges from the diseased birds.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.