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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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It found that DNA mutations of a toxin called colibactin, which is caused by the common bacteria E.Coli, were much more common in younger people with colorectal cancer than in older patients.

From Barron's

Nestlé and Danone recently widened a global recall of batches of formula, mostly in Europe, because of the potential presence of cereulide bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal

A large international study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge has identified a little-known group of gut bacteria that appears far more often in healthy people.

From Science Daily

Soft cheeses made with such unpasteurized milk can run an infection risk from listeria bacteria, a special danger for pregnant women and newborns.

From Los Angeles Times

It contains a mix of naturally occurring probiotic bacteria and yeasts created during the traditional fermentation of goat's milk with live kefir grains.

From Science Daily