Those bacteria can increase the chances of a heart attack or stroke and worsen the effects of other diseases.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

It belongs to the same family of bacteria as those that cause tuberculosis and Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

A protective coating of colloidal silver is painted on the inside and outside of the filter to kill bacteria.

VOA: special.2009.06.22

They can even be deadly. Infections of the gums and teeth can release bacteria into the blood system.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

Untreated patients can spread the bacteria from their nose and mouth through the air to people who are near them a lot.

VOA: special.2009.10.14

They hope that future synthetic cells can make useful bacteria for products like bio-fuels or vaccines, and to clean up polluted water.

VOA: special.2010.07.20

Makers of the devices say they kill bacteria and viruses because they help to remove the wetness that germs need to survive.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

He says the bacteria can also float around in the air and be easily pulled into the lungs.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

Scientists have found a new species of blind lobster and giant bacteria, to name a few.

VOA: special.2009.01.13

Bacteria and other microorganisms can enter the body through a cut in the skin.

VOA: special.2011.01.26

The material and the bacteria were kept warm in an incubator for two hours.

VOA: special.2010.12.07

And,showerheads made of plastic seemed to have higher bacteria levels than metal ones.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

This cools the inner pot and helps keep food safe from harmful bacteria.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

"There's unequivocal relationship between use of antibiotics in animals and transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing adverse effects in humans."

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

To do that, Costello's co-lead researcher took samples of bacteria from mothers and babies immediately before and after birth.

VOA: standard.2010.06.30

and with it, the virus or bacteria that may have caused the person to die.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05