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Bacteria are remarkably good at adapting. That ability helps them survive changing conditions, but it can also create problems when harmful species become resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants.
At the same time, bacteria are not simply enemies to eliminate. Many species play important roles in human health, including the hundreds of different microbes that live in the mouth. That raises an intriguing possibility: instead of trying to kill bacteria, could ...
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