Following the success of the inaugural games, the Microbial Olympics return with a new series of events and microbial competitors. The games may have moved to a new hosting venue, but the dedication to training, fitness, competition (and yes, education and humour) lives on.
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Nelson, M., Chase, A., Martiny, J. et al. The Microbial Olympics 2016. Nat Microbiol 1, 16122 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmicrobiol.2016.122
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