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microorganisms

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  1. Organisms so small that they can be seen only through a microscope. (See bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.)


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With that data, MOA has trained an AI to work out what combinations of substrates and microorganisms would achieve the best yields.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

His company gathers data on environmental conditions and available substrates, and sequences the genomes of microorganisms appropriate for the food industry.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Genetic sequencing was used to identify the microorganisms present, while gene expression studies helped reveal potential biological functions connected to calcium carbonate formation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Phosphorus-removing microorganisms are less effective when it’s hot, making summer a stress test for CREW’s system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I pulled out my phone and searched “human microbiome” to reread Wikipedia’s introduction to the trillions of microorganisms currently inside me.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

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