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New strains of bacteria discovered in pygmy sperm whales
Scientists have discovered three previously unknown genotypes of Helicobacter bacteria in pygmy sperm whales, which may be linked to diseases of their gastrointestinal tract. This finding raises important questions about the impact of bacterial infections on the health of marine mammals and the overall state of ocean ecosystems.
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