microbes

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He cites the 2024 finding on Mars by the Perseverance rover of “a biosignature of heavy-metal reduction by alien microbes, possibly the most incredible discovery of the century.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That insight could help researchers design more targeted approaches to controlling gum disease and maintaining a healthier balance of microbes.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Coffee may modify what microbes do collectively, and what metabolites they use.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

These microbes are believed to play roles in processes such as acid production in the digestive system and bile acid synthesis, which may help protect against harmful bacteria and infections.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

When humans and domesticated animals share quarters, they are constantly exposed to each other’s microbes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann