metabolism
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It plays roles in regulating the immune system, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
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The technology also offers a new way to observe gut microbial metabolism during everyday life.
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By understanding how bacterial metabolism drives this type of motion, scientists may be able to slow or stop it by altering environmental conditions such as pH or sugar levels.
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"We hope to contribute to this legacy and with our deep understanding of cellular metabolism, we hope we can provide new directions for diagnosing and possibly treating these diseases down the road."
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This finding indicates that the organisms can adjust their metabolism to cope with both higher temperatures and reduced iron availability.
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