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A single bacteria in a pregnant person\u2019s microbiome can signal whether their baby is at risk for premature birth. Lower levels of a bacteria called indicated a greater chance a woman would not carry her pregnancy to full term. Researchers in Pakistan called the discovery a \u201cEureka moment\u201d for them.<\/p>\n

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