Lactobacillus is a genus of lactic acid-producing bacteria commonly found in yogurt, fermented foods, and the human microbiome. It comprises Gram-positive, rod-shaped anaerobic-to-microaerophilic organisms important for fermentation and gut health. In labs and clinical contexts, it’s referenced for probiotics and dairy product cultures, often as Lactobacillus species with diverse dietary and therapeutic roles.
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