The efficiency with which microbes use their food to make new microbes affects how much carbon remains in soil, and how much is released back to the atmosphere. (sciencedaily.com)
We received many new microbes as we go about our daily lives. (sciencenews.org)
For example, new microbes hop on when you play in the dirt or when a family member kisses your cheek. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)