organism

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She added that the drugs did not provide effective coverage against a Gram-positive organism, which was the most likely pathogen causing the infection.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The organism, named Algophthora mediterranea, is a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a wide variety of hosts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Between 200 and 300 genes in this organism contain UAG, meaning many proteins could be produced in two forms depending on cellular conditions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The organism is a methane producing member of a group of microbes known as Archaea.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

I have been trying to think of the earth as a kind of organism, but it is no go.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas