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Ancient microbes caused Earth鈥檚 first ever global warming
Over 3 billion years ago, the sun was faint so our planet should have been a snowball. But it wasn鈥檛 鈥� and microorganisms may have been what kept it warm
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WHO launches bold plan to slash cholera deaths by 90 per cent
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It’s too easy for bioterrorists to access dangerous research
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Thousands of new lifeforms discovered that redraw tree of life
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Eat a seasonal diet and your gut microbes may change in sync
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Antarctic mystery microbe could tell us where viruses came from
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NASA鈥檚 planetary protection officer will defend Mars, not Earth
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Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria
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Mars rover sees signs of microbe-friendly layers in ancient lake
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Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost
Life in simulated zero gravity turns bacteria into reproductive powerhouses and may help them form tough colonies that could pose a risk to humans in space
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Gene tweak in gut bacteria could turn faeces blue if you鈥檙e ill
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Newly-evolved microbes may be breaking down ocean plastics
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Resurrected organisms reveal life鈥檚 bare essentials
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Life could exist up to 10 kilometres beneath the sea floor
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