bacteria
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Uncooked meat can carry disease-causing bacteria, endangering not just dogs but the people who care for them, says Dr. Michael Bailey, the organization’s president.
Ben says we’re each our own universe of bacteria, which can be good or bad.
From Literature
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Tracing the origins of treponemal diseases is especially challenging because the bacteria are extremely similar at the genetic level.
From Science Daily
Under healthy conditions, this system releases molecules that help the body eliminate viruses, bacteria, and damaged cells.
From Science Daily
Higher than expected levels of bacteria that could harm patients with a weakened immune system were found in water in the children's hospital.
From BBC
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