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Bugs and the body

Our scientists want to find out about all the good and bad bugs that can live inside our bodies.

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We study millions of bugs, including the good ones that live inside our bodies.

There are lots of tiny bacteria and viruses that are so small you can’t see them with your eyes. Some of these bugs are helpful, like the ones that live in our stomachs and help us digest food.

But some of these bugs make us feel ill. We want to understand how these bugs work and keep people safe.

Our scientists are hunting for new bugs and finding new ways to treat people who are ill. These bugs even help to make medicines and vaccines.

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Get to grips with bugs.