microbes
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The US space agency announced last year that its Perseverance rover had found potential biosignatures, markings on rocks possibly made by ancient microbes.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
These compounds are produced when gut microbes ferment dietary material and are important for normal intestinal function.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Researchers also collected stool and urine samples to track changes in gut microbes, metabolism, mood, and perceived stress.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Coffee is more than just caffeine -- it's a complex dietary factor that interacts with our gut microbes, our metabolism, and even our emotional well-being," said Professor Cryan.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
In several instructive cases doctors or veterinarians have actually been able to observe microbes evolving those new ways.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
