bacteria
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Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialised world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
For 40 hours, Barnica waited in the hospital for the heartbeat to stop, with her cervix exposed to bacteria.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
These bacteria can cause upper respiratory illness and had never before been reported in wild snakes in the United States.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
"Strep" bacteria live on nearly everything people touch but are only dangerous if they can penetrate the body's defenses and overpower the immune system.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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