bacteria
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Legionella bacteria that genetically matched specimens in patients was found in cooling towers at Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site, according to the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Infection can occur when Legionella — which appears naturally in environments such as lakes and streams — gets into building water systems and people breathe in mist containing the bacteria, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
To explore the idea further, the researchers tested roseoflavin, a naturally occurring compound produced by bacteria that has a structure similar to vitamin B2.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Small amounts of salt in food can help preserve it by preventing bacteria from growing.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Other times, he asked for tea and then went on to examine the sugar bowl and the tin of milk, muttering, “The capabilities of bacteria are quite extraordinary.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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