bacterium
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It is more unusual to see an outbreak like this linked to one specific stain of the bacterium affecting many people at one time.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
This bacterium produces propionic acid, a compound associated with anti-inflammatory properties, reduced cholesterol synthesis, and appetite regulation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
According to the researchers, the discovery also demonstrates the remarkable adaptability of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for treponemal diseases.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The New York company said in a statement that so far its product had not tested positive for the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
At various places inside the monkey house, they set out patches of paper saturated with spores of a harmless bacterium known as Bacillus subtilis niger.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
But it is unsafe to eat raw poultry because of the food poisoning risk from harmful bacteria.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Genetic testing of the bacteria suggests there are similarities with a previous outbreak involving imported eggs.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Low oxygen levels are common inside many solid tumors, including pancreatic tumors, while healthy tissues generally contain more oxygen and are therefore less suitable for the bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
When the bacteria are injected systemically, they are cleared from healthy tissues with abundant oxygen.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Avery fiddled with the experiment as only a microbiologist could, growing the bacteria in various cultures, adding beef-heart broth, removing contaminant sugars, and growing the colonies on plates.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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