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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Instead, it comes from certain foods and from bacteria living in the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The study found that diets rich in casein, the primary protein found in milk and cheese, along with wheat gluten, greatly reduced how much cholera bacteria could colonize the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Researchers say CANECPI-5 is especially promising because it both protects enamel and helps regulate oral bacteria, making it valuable for future dental treatments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Because saliva plays a key role in controlling bacteria and maintaining oral health, its loss can lead to serious dental problems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, Garfield's bullet wound had been contaminated with bacteria by his own doctors, starting with the first examination on the dirty floor of the railroad depot.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow