Health experts say once unknown bacteria including campylobacter, commonly found in chicken, are now thought to be a significant cause of such disorders as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which can cause paralysis.

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Some bacteria, including tuberculosis, are able to invade because the body launches the 'wrong' immune response, say researchers.

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Pasteurizing juice kills bacteria, including E. coli.

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To that end, Voigt is experimenting on bacteria with plant-digesting genes, including those found in termites, sheep and bacteria that live on your lawn.

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Ribosomes are responsible for the production of all proteins in living cells, including those of humans, plants and bacteria.

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The team has published a number of papers on the stuff, including ones that demonstrate its ice- and bacteria-repelling properties.

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Seven percent of bills showed traces of bacteria that can cause serious illness, including Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia, according to the study.

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She was treated with the most powerful antibiotics available, including vancomycin - currently the last line of resistance against the bacteria.

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Consumer groups point out that the USDA has found problems with state-approved plants, including dirty cutting boards and meat cooked at incorrect temperatures, potentially exposing consumers to bacteria.

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