germ-free
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Mice that had a normal microbiome expressed unique genes in a specific region of the colon compared to germ-free mice.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
While the pigs are housed in a germ-free facility, researchers performed extra testing for any hidden infection.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
When a different bacterium was endowed with genes for making fatty acid amides and fed to germ-free mice, the mice again got a dopamine boost.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 14, 2022
These workhorse spaces need to be neat, practical and as germ-free as possible, while also making guests feel welcome and pampered — and not grossed out.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2022
The boy hadn’t known that, because he hadn’t been in Maya-Jade’s room, because it was next to Laura’s room and they were supposed to keep that area germ-free.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
