microorganisms
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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
Using that tech, MOA Foodtech discovered the best microorganisms to make use of the leftover starch and fibre in the pea protein industry.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
That benefits microorganisms that remove phosphorus and nitrogen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Scientists say one of the most concerning features of these amoebae is their ability to survive harsh conditions that would normally kill other microorganisms.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
One of the first to envision such use of microorganisms was the 19th-century zoologist Elie Metchnikoff.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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