bacteria

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The findings suggest that gut bacteria act as an environmental trigger, influencing whether the disease develops in genetically at-risk individuals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The study found that diets rich in casein, the primary protein found in milk and cheese, along with wheat gluten, greatly reduced how much cholera bacteria could colonize the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Because saliva plays a key role in controlling bacteria and maintaining oral health, its loss can lead to serious dental problems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"We've developed a process in which CANECPI-5 binds directly to tooth enamel, helping to make teeth more resistant to the action of acids produced by bacteria," Silva points out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Griffith autopsied the mice and found that the rough bacteria had changed: they had acquired the smooth coat—the virulence-determining factor—merely by contact with the debris from the dead bacteria.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee