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Scientists Peek Inside The 'Black Box' Of Soil Microbes To Learn Their Secrets

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Microorganisms play a vital role in growing food and sustaining the planet, but they do it anonymously. Scientists haven't identified most soil microbes, but they are learning which are most common. (Getty Images)
Microorganisms play a vital role in growing food and sustaining the planet, but they do it anonymously. Scientists haven't identified most soil microbes, but they are learning which are most common. (Getty Images)

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