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Antarctica is home to microbes found nowhere else on Earth

Antarctica is home to microbes found nowhere else on EarthWorldPing

Scientists have often wondered about species that are unique to Antarctica. But the focus has mainly been on animals, like feathery penguins. CIRES researchers wanted to dig deeper—into the soils—believing tiny organisms could be unique to the continent, too.

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