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fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

The One Thing You Should Never Do In A Public Restroom, According To A Germ Expert

As a result of [there not being a lid], there's that plume that comes from the toilet that ends up on the seat, and no matter where you go, you're always going to find that about 50% of the [public restroom] toilet seats at any given time are going to have some kind of poo germs on them in the range of hundreds [of particles].
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Places You Might Not Think To Clean In Your Kitchen (But Definitely Should) - Tasting Table

Cleaning experts emphasize that faucet bases are often overlooked yet are breeding grounds for mold, grime, and biofilm. Regular cleaning can prevent this buildup.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Doctor pinpoints the washing machine setting needed to 'kill bugs'

Dr van Tulleken stated that some people are wearing clothes that are crawling with microscopic nasties, indicating the importance of proper washing techniques.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists warn this item is 40 TIMES filthier than a public toilet

Suitcase wheels contain significantly more bacteria than toilet seats, posing health risks to travelers.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This thing you touch every day is filthier than your toilet - but you probably never clean it

The steering wheel is the dirtiest part of a car, often more contaminated than expected.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The Gross Reason You Shouldn't Wash Your Hands in Airplane Bathrooms

Airplane toilets may be cleaned, but handwashing in onboard bathrooms is advised against due to bacterial contamination.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic a first

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria

A new electrically conductive bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, has been discovered in Oregon, named after the local Native American tribe.
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