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April 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” The enzyme from Bacillus cereus can be used in detergents and leather processing.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health” About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
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November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports” Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
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