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Scientists highlight huge influence of microscopic organisms on Earth

Original: 🦠 NEW: Microscopic organisms such as # algae , # archaea , # fungi , and # bacteria exert massive influences across # Ea

Scientists are studying microscopic life forms such as algae, archaea, fungi and bacteria, which exert massive influences across Earth's systems. Current research includes developing self-repairing living building materials and monitoring airborne biological particles to better understand the role these tiny organisms play in the planet's environment.

Why now: New research on microscopic organisms and their applications in living materials has drawn attention in science communities.

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• 🦠 NEW: Microscopic organisms such as # algae , # archaea , # fungi , and # bacteria exert massive influences across # Earth systems. Researchers study these tiny life forms to develop self-repairing living building materials, monitor airborne biological particles, understand… · tksst@fediscience.org · 5

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