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How scientists track the bacteria that make yogurt and kefir and keep us healthyIf you’ve ever read the back of a probiotic supplement pack, you’ve probably seen long, complicated names like Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, and Bifidobacterium longum. In some cases, you may also see strange numbers next to it, such as NBIMCC 8244 or DSM 17938. These codes may seem like random research jargon, but they’re actually like hidden microbial passports, or microbial ID cards. These help scientists know exactly which live strain is being used and where it came from.What is “strain”?Although all dogs belong to the same…