microbes
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In boglands near Gullåkra, organic material such as wood, bone, skin and even clothing were preserved due to a lack of oxygen and the suppression of microbes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
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
"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
Researchers also observed higher levels of 'Firmicutes' bacteria, a broad group of microbes that has previously been associated with positive emotions in females.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Inspired by the new idea of germ theory, Wells imagined microbes killing off his Martians.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
