Collections The Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae is the etiological agent of American Foulbrood, a highly contagious and often fatal honey bee brood disease.The species P.larvae comprises five so-called ERIC-genotypes which differ in virulence and pathogenesis strategies.In the past two decades, the identification and cha

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Diet and nutrition have an important impact on chronic disease and mortality and have spurred growth in the food is medicine approach.Yet, in the United States (US), post-graduate nutrition education and training for physicians remain limited.This may change as American policies focused on nutrition security, Rolling Papers and Accessories quality

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