Scientists discover new microbes in Earth's deep soil

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Apr 7, 2025, 5:27 pm351 ptsTop
Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in Earth's Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through where these microbes live, and they consume the remaining pollutants. The paper, "Diversification, niche adaptation and…

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