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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Research over the years has uncovered more than 60 types of bacteria and over 80 kinds of yeast in sourdoughs from different regions of the world.

From Science Daily

Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, have been used as medical treatments for bacterial infections for more than 100 years.

From Science Daily

A new study led by King's College London, in partnership with the University of Westminster, has revealed important details about the E. coli bacteria linked to diabetic foot infections.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that E. faecalis behaves differently from many other bacteria that infect wounds.

From Science Daily

The health board had previously denied bacteria in the water was responsible for causing some infections which led to the deaths of patients.

From BBC