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Scientists investigated Antarctic soils for unique microorganisms, a focus that has largely centered on larger animals. A team from CIRES, led by postdoctoral researcher Nick Dragone and co‑authored by CIRES Fellow Noah Fierer, collected soil samples across the continent. Their analysis revealed that certain microbial species are endemic to Antarctica, found nowhere else on Earth. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This work expands understanding of the continent’s microbial diversity and its potential ecological significance.

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