The phrase
"certain strains" means specific or particular types of something.
Full definition
These antibodies protect
against certain strains of influenza virus in the vaccine, but may not provide thorough protection against other strains of flu that may be present.
Each person has to experiment with probiotics,
as certain strains are good for certain people at certain times.
Put certain strains of mice on near - starvation but nutrient - rich diets, and they live 50 % longer than normal.
The infection progresses rapidly — in a matter of weeks — and there is no known cure, though several studies have proved successful in
managing certain strains of the disease.
Another important thing to keep in mind is that
how certain strains of probiotics are administered makes a difference in whether they're absorbed by your dog.
For example, a number of studies have now shown that
certain strains of bacteria increase anxious behaviour while others reduce it.
But achieving the right microbial balance isn't always as simple as inoculating soil
with certain strains of bacteria.
YOU NOTICE Flesh - colored, cauliflower - shaped bumps either in your vagina or on your vulva THEY»RE PROBABLY Genital warts — caused
by certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV)-- but they could also be skin tags or a condition called molluscum contagiosum.
«We hope that in the future, this work will allow us to focus
on certain strains of influenza virus and target our surveillance more narrowly so we have a better chance of identifying the next pandemic flu before it spreads.»
Most are fairly specialized in their toxicity — attacking
only certain strains of Salmonella, for example, or perhaps Listeria.
This makes sense intuitively, as there is a lot of research about the potential
for certain strains of bacteria, like the Group B Strep bacteria, to be passed to baby during birth and the consequences this can have.
This research did
find certain strains of «negative» P. acnes that are more common in acne - prone skin than in clear - skin.
At first this may seem confusing since we typically associate bacteria with germs, infections, and sickness; however, we now know that
while certain strains of bacteria in your body can be harmful, the «good» bacteria peacefully coexist with your body's immune system in a symbiotic relationship and ultimately help you.
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by infection with the sexually transmitted virus —
certain strains cause genital warts; others, cancer.
The purpose of revelation is not that we should come to know God personally or enter into personal communion with him (although this idea is found
in certain strains of Islamic thought, for example Sufism), but that we should just learn what he tells us to do.
The genetic mutations that
enable certain strains of C. albicans to resist AmB simultaneously render it highly susceptible to environmental stressors and disarm its virulence factors.
Bird flu viruses are potentially highly lethal and pose a global threat, but relatively little is known about why
certain strains spread more easily to humans than others.
But the Joslin investigators
pinpointed certain strains that correlate very strongly with conditions such as obesity and high blood glucose levels, suggesting that these strains help to cause those conditions.
Eating sugary and starchy foods, drinking tea, coffee, and soda leads to an altered pH in the mouth -
> certain strains of bacteria to proliferate - > bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from mechanical removal such as is done through the flow of saliva or brushing teeth - > biofilms cause a buildup of plaque on the teeth from bacteria in the mouth.
Micro-algae like Spirulina and Chlorella are well known for their health and detoxification benefits, but another ancient micro-algae,
specifically certain strains of marine phytoplankton, can be hundreds of times more potent and have even more profound benefits.
Animal studies have also
shown certain strains of Lactobacillus exert a positive effect on anxiety - related behaviour and responses to stress (13,18).
Antidotal evidence suggests that idiopathic vestibular disease may represent toxicity to
eating certain strains of lizards.
Generally speaking, beagles tend to be a healthy and hardy breed,
though certain strains or crosses like «miniature beagles» or «puggles» can have issues.
After all, it shows a certain level of horticultural competency if you can say that you have
cross-bred certain strains and / or harvested viable seed.
Infecting mosquitoes
with certain strains of Wolbachia bacteria can sabotage the spread of such viruses, though biologists are still exploring how.
In addition we found the first human genes essential for host - pathogen interactions where few details are known, as is the case for cytolethal distending toxin secreted
by certain strains of E. coli.
Cheese that relies
on certain strains of mold for their flavor and texture, such as blue cheese and Roquefort should not be given to young babies unless mom wants to risk vomiting, or a stressed - out baby tummy.
According to infectious disease doctor and Lyme expert Benjamin Luft of Stony Brook University in New York,
only certain strains of Northern Borrelia burgdorferi cause invasive Lyme disease, though it's accepted protocol to treat all Northern patients with antibiotics.
In contrast, living tea, such
as certain strains of Chinese Pu'erh, are derived from ancient tea trees (some over 800 years old) that carry the sacred language of the Earth within the veins of the leaf itself.
However, these vaccines only protect
against certain strains of the flu, and public officials can only guess what those strains will be in any given year.
With the recent availability of high - throughput sequencing, it is possible to compare the genomes of many genomes of the same species, and to determine which genes are conserved as part of the «core genome», and which genes are found only
in certain strains.
Certain strains of the virus, which is sexually transmitted, are known to lead to the development of cervical cancer, as well as to cancers of the genitals, anus, and oropharynx (the part of the throat that lies just behind the mouth).
The new combination protocols eliciting the most excitement consist of «all - oral» regimens of pills that do away with interferon injections for
certain strains and seem to have much fewer side effects.
Name calling and denial of civil rights, oppression, and manipulation of people seems to be the hallmark of
a certain strain of religion.
In the past
a certain strain of Christian theology seemed to be much more tolerant of suffering than biblical religion itself permits.
Certain strains, especially those in the L. acidophilus family, help with immunity, digestion, and vaginal health due to the way they balance out good and bad bacteria.
It's found naturally in foods like lentils, black beans, kidney beans, green peas, oats, barley, green bananas, and
certain strains of corn.
What many people do not realize is that
certain strains of probiotic bacterium also occur naturally in breast milk.
An extracellular enzyme produced by
certain strains of a soil bacterium (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) that catalyzes the breakdown of proteins into polypeptides.
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