Louis Pasteur’s Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air
In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world ...
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Covid-19 does exist and germs can cause disease
Covid-19 is a real disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus ... Many diseases are caused by germs, (also known as infectious agents), which include viruses and bacteria. This idea was first established ...
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MIT engineers use mussels secretions and mucus to make infection-preventing glue
For the advancement of biomedicine, MIT researchers created a standout new glue by combining the adhesive mechanisms of ...
The hidden health hazard lurking in your office microwave — and what to do if you must reheat there
Nuking leftovers at work might not seem like a health risk, but those microwaves can often be a hotbed for bacteria.
Hospital Sink Drains are a Total Horror Show of Germs
From February 2022 to February 2023, they collected (using cotton swabs) and genetically sequenced bacterial samples from six ...
Flushing Sends Invisible Germ Clouds Into the Air – And You’re Breathing Them In
Flushing toilets can release bioaerosols carrying bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus, exposing restroom users to potential ...
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The gym can be full of germs – here’s how to protect yourself
This means any sweat that drips off of you (or other gymgoers) can be used by bacteria and germs to help them grow. Disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses have been found everywhere – from ...
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Top 5 Best Toothbrush Sanitizers in 2025
But it’s also necessary to consider the risk of bacteria that might be present on your toothbrush. As some research indicates, toothbrushes have the ability to harbor germs, including ...
Your reusable water bottle may be a breeding ground for strep and fecal bacteria. Here’s how to keep it clean
A study found that more than 20% of reusable water bottles contained coliform bacteria, or fecal matter. Here's the best way ...