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Their discovery may represent a significant milestone in bioindustry, as it could help reduce the use of petrochemical products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inmi-source\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-07-backup-fluoride-defense-soil-bacteria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Science \u2013 Space \u2013 phys<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers at the University of Tartu have discovered a mechanism in bacteria that helps them adapt to fluoride, which is toxic to most organisms above relatively low threshold concentrations. 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