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Coral reef microbes point to new way to assess ecosystem health

A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be…

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Lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns, new research reveals

Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these periods…

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Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea

You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to…

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The right microbes on plant roots can make your tea taste better

Microbes seem to affect how well tea plants absorb nutrients Artur Szymczyk/Alamy Tweaking the community of microorganisms found on the…

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Mixing up root microbes can boost tea’s flavor

Researchers may have gotten to the root of tea’s soothing effect. The quality of a cup of chai can be…

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How disease-causing microbes load their tiny syringes to prep an attack

Swallow the wrong microbe, and you might end up in the hospital with a needle or two in your arm…

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The microbes that give Cheddar cheese its distinct flavour

Cheddar cheese is often creamy and nutty, but can also have fruity and even meaty notes Julian Eales/Alamy The nutty,…

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Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers

Production of chemical fertilizers accounts for about 1.5 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. MIT chemists hope to help…

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Painful fibromyalgia may be caused by the wrong kind of gut microbes

The bacteria in our guts may influence how susceptible we are to pain STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The gut microbiome…

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