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#Microbiology
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Microbiology is the study of life too small to see — bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, and the protists. These invisible organisms outnumber every visible species combined and run the chemistry of the planet: fixing nitrogen, decomposing waste, photosynthesizing in the ocean, and shaping the immune systems of every animal that has ever existed. The posts collected under this tag cover the microbial world from gut bacteria to global pandemics.
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Biology The Gut Microbiome: Your Inner Ecosystem
You're carrying around about 38 trillion microbes — roughly the same number as cells in your own body. They live mostly in your gut, and they do real work on your behalf every day. A guide to the gut microbiome and why it matters.
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The Microbial World: How Microorganisms Impact Our Lives
Inside the human body lives a vast ecosystem known as the microbiome. These microbial communities — especially in the gut, help digest food, produce…
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Understanding Viruses: From the Common Cold to Pandemics
For something invisible to the naked eye, viruses have had a profound impact on human history. From everyday illnesses like the common cold to global events…
by BiologyContest
