A MODERN VIEW OF THE ADAPTATION CAPABILITIES OF MICROORGANISMS (REVIEW)
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2709-2267.2025-31-00-007Keywords:
adaptation, microorganisms, infectious diseasesAbstract
Living organisms of all levels of organization have adapted to changing environmental conditions, which is an important moment in their evolution. Among this diversity, microorganisms are ubiquitous and exist in any environment. Today, the understanding oReferences
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