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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 2
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Features
ON THE COVER: YULIAN ALEXEYEV/UNSPLASH
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The Plant Microbiome
It has become increasingly evident that,
like animals, plants are not autonomous
organisms but rather are populated by a
cornucopia of microorganisms.
BY DAVIDE BULGARELLI
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Viruses vs. Plants
Plants are locked in an ancient arms race
with hostile viruses, but genome editing
is giving crops the upper hand.
BY CLAIRE ASHER
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Robotic Healers
New exosuits could offer a gentler way to
help people with various ailments, from
Parkinson’s disease to multiple sclerosis,
gain movement.
BY KAREN WEINTRAUB
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