bacteria
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In the last week the BBC has visited all the 14 existing inland river locations which were tested by the Environment Agency last year for contamination from bacteria linked to human and animal faeces.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
To explore the idea further, the researchers tested roseoflavin, a naturally occurring compound produced by bacteria that has a structure similar to vitamin B2.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
The longstanding problem has worsened in recent years, and Coronado’s Central Beach was closed to bathers on 129 days in 2025 because of unsafe bacteria levels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The largest forms resemble green or red algae, while the smaller fossils may represent algae, cyanobacteria, or sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
The Earth’s bacteria had infected the extraterrestrial invaders, who lacked immunity to them.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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