single-celled
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When that proved too difficult, he switched to experimenting with single-celled organisms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The single-celled organisms use the power of the sun to produce energy through photosynthesis, similar to houseplants on your balcony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
That same sample was further tested using a bio-molecular method called 'ELISA', a technique in which antibodies bind to proteins produced by single-celled organisms.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
The research draws inspiration from single-celled slime molds that self-organize when starving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
And that really means everything, from trees and birds to single-celled organisms and viruses.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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