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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Among the presents family and friends will be unwrapping: microbiome tests, which detail the types of bacteria living in your gut, and services that use continuous glucose monitoring devices, which measure blood sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Which pathway dominates depends on how much glucose and sorbitol a person consumes, as well as the specific mix of bacteria living in their gut.

From Science Daily

The fashion label Coperni has created leggings and other garments made from a fabric embedded with bacteria, which it says help rejuvenate the skin and boost radiance.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added, "We plan to expand international research on kimchi and lactic acid bacteria in relation to immune and metabolic health in the future."

From Science Daily

If stored water sits too long, it can lose its chlorination, which in turn can allow the growth of harmful pathogens such as the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease.

From Los Angeles Times