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pathogens

NOUN
bacteria
Synonyms


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McAfee confirmed that milk with pathogens was used to make cheese, except for batches with salmonella, which he said were dumped or sent out for pasteurization.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

“We catch these things and divert the milk immediately,” McAfee said of the pathogens.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The sticky part is deciding how the benefits deriving from pathogens are defined and then shared, how the system is governed, and how equity is guaranteed.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

While the concerns are longstanding in the biotech industry, AI is magnifying them by potentially giving criminals the tools to unleash new pathogens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The insect pathogens are so specific that they infect only a small group of insects — sometimes a single species.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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