antibacterial
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A third region contained the Pip gene, which produces an antibacterial molecule, and was linked to bacteria from the Muribaculaceae family.
From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025
Garlic has long been recognized as one of the most potent naturally occurring antibacterial and antifungal crops.
From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025
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
All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
“Well, make sure to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing antibacterial
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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