bacterium
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The most widespread pathogen was the bacterium Salmonella enterica, which appeared in 63% of the snakes.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
However, this connection has been difficult to explain because the same bacterium is also found in most healthy individuals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
The key difference turned out to be a virus living inside the bacterium.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
For years, researchers have linked one specific bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, to colorectal cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
By some standards, it is about as smart as a grasshopper; by others, only as intelligent as a bacterium.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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