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- Scientists found many new gut microbes across Africa.
- The research used stool samples from many women.
- Researchers used genetic tests to identify tiny microbes.
- They discovered more bacteria species and many viruses.
- Women with HIV had very different gut bacteria.
- People in rural areas had richer bacteria diversity.
- City people often lacked some helpful gut bacteria.
- An expert warned that good bacteria are disappearing.
- Scientists hope the findings will help improve medicines.
Difficult words
- microbe — A very small living thing, like bacteria.microbes
- stool sample — A small amount of waste from the body used for tests.stool samples
- genetic — About genes and DNA in living things.
- virus — A very small germ that can make people sick.viruses
- diversity — Many different types in one place.
- rural — Related to the countryside or small towns.
- bacteria — Very small living cells found in bodies.
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Discussion questions
- Do you live in a city or in the countryside?
- Have you ever had a medical test?
- Do you think finding new microbes is important?
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