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    microbes

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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Very small, microscopic living thing

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    Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News

    08:46Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News
    • When you have a vaginal birth, the baby is coated with microbes, and that seems to fortify their microbiome.

      When you have a vaginal birth, the baby is coated with microbes, and that seems to fortify their microbiome.

    • the baby is coated with microbes,

      the baby is coated with microbes,

    B1

    Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience

    26:48Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience
    • And within their gut, there are microbes that act upon that material, plus their own digestive enzymes.

      And within their gut, there are microbes that act upon that material, plus their own digestive enzymes.

    • it through their gut, and within their gut, there are microbes that act upon that material

      it through their gut, and within their gut, there are microbes that act upon that material

    A1

    Would we even recognize alien life? NASA astrobiologist explains

    02:54Would we even recognize alien life? NASA astrobiologist explains
    • And what we are truly seeking is some sort of signature that is created by life, and by that what we mean is microbes.

      And what we are truly seeking is some sort of signature that is created by life, and by that what we mean is microbes.

    • What is missing in our knowledge, however, is knowing what kind of different signatures can microbes release into the atmosphere that could be detectable, and that would be the next challenge for the field, connecting the observables with the producers of that observable.

      What is missing in our knowledge, however, is knowing what kind of different signatures can microbes release into the atmosphere that could be detectable, and that would be the next challenge for the field, connecting the observables with the producers of that observable.

    B1

    What If You Never Took A Shower? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

    02:36What If You Never Took A Shower? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
    • That's right: dirt, dust, or other disgusting microbes would slowly start to collect on your skin, causing brown growths.

      That's right: dirt, dust, or other disgusting microbes would slowly start to collect on your skin, causing brown growths.

    • Dirt, dust, or other disgusting microbes would slowly start to collect on your skin, causing brown growths.

      Dirt, dust, or other disgusting microbes would slowly start to collect on your skin, causing brown growths.

    B2

    Animal-Free Animal Products With Cellular Agriculture

    04:57Animal-Free Animal Products With Cellular Agriculture
    • Instead of using cows, they use transgenic microbes, microorganisms with foreign genetic instructions to make proteins.

      Instead of using cows, they use transgenic microbes, microorganisms with foreign genetic instructions to make proteins.

    • These microbes are then grown in a reactor, kind of like beer fermenting in a vat.

      These microbes are then grown in a reactor, kind of like beer fermenting in a vat.

    B1

    Why are people so Healthy in Japan?

    10:46Why are people so Healthy in Japan?
    • As research on the gut microbiome develops, the health effects of certain gut microbes and bacteria are becoming clearer.

      As research on the gut microbiome develops, the health effects of certain gut microbes and bacteria are becoming clearer.

    • A transplant of the microbes from one overweight woman to another woman caused the receiving woman to become obese.

      A transplant of the microbes from one overweight woman to another woman caused the receiving woman to become obese.

    B2

    Are We Alone in the Universe? - Instant Egghead #27

    02:28Are We Alone in the Universe? - Instant Egghead #27
    • Many experts think that alien microbes and slime molds may be common, but

      Many experts think that alien microbes and slime molds may be common, but

    • Many experts think that alien microbes and slime molds may be common.

      Many experts think that alien microbes and slime molds may be common.

    B2

    3 People Who Probably Saved Your Life

    09:513 People Who Probably Saved Your Life
    • That might be common knowledge today, but back then, people didn't know much, if anything, about microbes.

      That might be common knowledge today, but back then, people didn't know much, if anything, about microbes.

    • anything -- about microbes.

      anything -- about microbes.

    B2

    Pregnancy is Insane

    13:16Pregnancy is Insane
    • In our story, the placenta is now the new home of the fetus - an enormous fortress, protecting it from microbes that could infect and kill it in its still pretty fragile state.

      In our story, the placenta is now the new home of the fetus - an enormous fortress, protecting it from microbes that could infect and kill it in its still pretty fragile state.

    • An enormous fortress protecting it from microbes that could infect and kill it.

      An enormous fortress protecting it from microbes that could infect and kill it.

    B2

    The Protein Combining Myth

    04:19The Protein Combining Myth
    • All essential amino acids originate from plants and microbes, and all plant proteins have all essential amino acids.

      All essential amino acids originate from plants and microbes, and all plant proteins have all essential amino acids.

    • All essential amino acids originate from plants (and microbes),

      All essential amino acids originate from plants (and microbes),

    B2