science Phys Org 2026-07-20

Greater nutrient variety can counterintuitively shrink microbial diversity, experiments reveal

New research from the University of Tübingen indicates that a wider range of available nutrients can paradoxically lead to a decrease in the diversity of microbial communities.

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