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Microorganisms as architects of a sustainable future

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Microorganisms are central to climate stability, food security and biodiversity, yet they remain absent from global sustainability frameworks. Recognizing and mobilizing their power is essential if we are to meet the challenges of the coming decades.

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Webster, N.S. Microorganisms as architects of a sustainable future. Nat Rev Genet 27, 5–6 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41576-025-00906-2

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