bacterium

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Flea-borne typhus is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia typhi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Does the explanation for its scale and speed lie solely in the bacterium itself or did other factors play a role?

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

An initial genetic analysis of the bacterium causing the outbreak was concluded on Thursday.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In animal models of human breast cancer, the presence of this bacterium sped up tumor growth and increased the spread of cancer cells from the breast to the lungs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Allys begins her discussion with some review of the manipulation of the Bt bacterium to create pest-resistant crops, and the introduction of transgenic animals into the food supply decades ago.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson