bacteria

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The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Proponents of raw dairy have long insisted that it prevents allergies and promotes beneficial bacteria, claims that are not supported by research.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

At the same time, about one in four urine samples tested in NHS laboratories contains bacteria that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Under current procedures, urine samples must be cultured overnight so bacteria can grow before doctors can identify them and test antibiotics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Most people don’t pay attention to things like this, so they let themselves become infested with bad bacteria.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy