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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Low doses of cephaloridine activated gene expression in gut bacteria involved in making colanic acids.

From Science Daily

Uncooked meat can carry disease-causing bacteria, endangering not just dogs but the people who care for them, says Dr. Michael Bailey, the organization’s president.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ben says we’re each our own universe of bacteria, which can be good or bad.

From Literature

Tracing the origins of treponemal diseases is especially challenging because the bacteria are extremely similar at the genetic level.

From Science Daily

Under healthy conditions, this system releases molecules that help the body eliminate viruses, bacteria, and damaged cells.

From Science Daily