microorganism
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This microorganism is frequently used in laboratory studies because it possesses an extremely small genome.
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Unlike soil on Earth, it does not contain microorganisms or organic matter that plants depend on to grow.
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Scientists believe these adaptable microorganisms, which rely heavily on iron and carry out ammonia oxidation, could significantly influence how nutrients are distributed throughout the oceans as the climate continues to change.
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Allen had a test run on her infant’s gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract.
According to the authors, microorganisms can survive more extreme conditions than previously thought, including launch across space after major impacts, and life may be able to move between planets.
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