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State Microbe - Bacillus subtilis
January 28 , 2026
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- Kerala has officially declared Bacillus subtilis as its State Microbe and dedicated the Centre of Excellence in Microbiome (CoEM) to the public.
- Kerala is the first state in India to declare a State Microbe.
- Bacillus subtilis is a probiotic bacterium found in the human gut, environment, and fermented foods.
- It forms heat-resistant spores, is genetically competent, and serves as a model organism in microbiology and biotechnology.
- Its fully sequenced genome is used in industrial biotechnology and research.
- It supports gut health, strengthens the intestinal barrier, and inhibits harmful pathogens.
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