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microbes

NOUN
bacteria
Synonyms


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Genetic analysis revealed "DNA damage levels very comparable to the original microbes" in the Iceman's guts, suggesting the yeast entered his body soon after death, Sarhan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Delivery method, antibiotic exposure, older siblings, and breastfeeding all played a role in shaping the community of microbes that developed during the first year of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet beneath the surface, billions of microbes are hard at work decomposing leaves, wood, and other organic matter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The team then used bacterial gene sequencing to study which microbes were present in the mouth before and after each condition.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The Spaniards’ microbes spread to the interior in advance of the Spaniards themselves.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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