microbes

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"These findings are exciting and there is much more potential to expand our knowledge on the diversity and distribution of these unique microbes," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The microbes can cause a constellation of symptoms in humans, from vomiting and diarrhea to sepsis, kidney failure and even death.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

When compounds reach the colon, microbes transform them into new chemicals that can affect inflammation, immunity and metabolism.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The gut contains trillions of microbes that help regulate immunity, metabolism and even brain signaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Certainly I’m no mad exterminator bent on killing devil microbes; on the contrary, I admire them.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver