antibacterial
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Studies support these claims, showing that probiotics like Lactobacillus can help with acne by producing antibacterial compounds that inhibit C. acnes and by reducing inflammation.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025
Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024
All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
Due to increasing antibiotic resistance in pathogens causing infections, the development of new antibacterial substances is important.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024
He gives one to Christina, Peter, and me, along with an individually packaged antibacterial wipe, something I suspect only Amar will bother with.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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