Meet the microscopic life in your home— and on your face - Anne Madden
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We live in homes with over 100,000 microscopic species, each with its own set of unique traits and capabilities. While a few of these species cause disease, most do not. Can humans harness these microbial capabilities to create beneficial applications and new technology? According to microbiologist Anne Madden, these microscopic alchemists aren't gross— they're the future.
Humans use microbes in many applications. What are some of the reasons microbes are particularly useful in so many different types of applications?
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