bacterium
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The most widespread pathogen was the bacterium Salmonella enterica, which appeared in 63% of the snakes.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Scientists in South Korea say a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body get rid of nanoplastics by binding to the particles inside the intestine and helping remove them through waste.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
However, this connection has been difficult to explain because the same bacterium is also found in most healthy individuals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
A common gut bacterium found in most healthy individuals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
They used HeLa to test the effects of steroids, chemotherapy drugs, hormones, vitamins, and environmental stress; they infected them with tuberculosis, salmonella, and the bacterium that causes vaginitis.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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