bacteria

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When this system is suppressed, cholera struggles to kill competing bacteria and cannot easily take over the intestinal environment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Hsiao plans to explore how these dietary changes influence the human gut microbiome and whether they could also help defend against other infectious bacteria.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

While antibiotic-resistant cholera is not currently widespread, bacteria can adapt quickly, and treatments may become less effective over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

"We've developed a process in which CANECPI-5 binds directly to tooth enamel, helping to make teeth more resistant to the action of acids produced by bacteria," Silva points out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The constant probing of the president's wound, insertions of tubes, and surgical incisions created plenty of opportunities for bacteria to enter Garfield's body.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow