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Escherichia coli; human microbiome

Illustration of Streptococcus mutans bacteria as linked, round purple cells forming chains on a textured, pinkish surface representing tissue in the mouth.

Enterococcus faecalis; human microbiome

Staphylococcus aureus; human microbiome

Investigate an experiment demonstrating the advantages of microbiota transplantation therapy in treating Clostridium difficile infection

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Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

Characteristics of the Human Body