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Editorial
. 2024 Feb 9;12(2):361.
doi: 10.3390/microorganisms12020361.

Editorial for Special Issue: "Airborne Microbes and Their Potential Influence"

Daisuke Tanaka  1 , Fumito Maruyama  2
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Editorial for Special Issue: "Airborne Microbes and Their Potential Influence"

Daisuke Tanaka et al. Microorganisms. .

Abstract

Airborne microbes, comprising a diverse range of bacteria and fungi, are a pervasive component of the atmosphere, with concentrations typically ranging from 102 to 107 cells per cubic meter [...].

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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