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Microbes Share Your Morning Metro Commute


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The Microbial Commuters of Hong Kong Metro

This chapter delves into the fascinating interplay between commuters and the microbes that inhabit the Hong Kong Metro. Through a study involving DNA sequencing of swabbed palms, it uncovers the diversity of microbial life, including both harmless and antibiotic-resistant strains, highlighting the impact of human activity on microbial distribution.

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