Rich and diverse microbiomes in our local environment are important for keeping us healthy.
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: biodiversity microbiome gut-microbiome disease urban-life germs urban-biodiversity indoor-microbial-ecology
Finally, an answer to a long-bubbling question: What works best – bar or liquid soap?
July 14, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: bacteria covid-19 coronavirus pandemic microbiome microbes germs soap
Human psychology has evolved to avoid situations that could lead to infection. Behavioral choices now could have long-term effects on how people interact with others and the world.
May 4, 2020 • ~10 min
Tags: infectious-diseases covid-19 coronavirus immune-system psychology sars-cov-2 disease anthony-fauci infection pathogens germs personality diseases disgust pathogen health-behaviors behavior
Leaving your coat at home on a cold winter day doesn't automatically mean you're going to get sick. But it could make you more susceptible to germs.
Feb. 20, 2020 • ~4 min
Tags: influenza immune-system viruses winter-weather quick-reads sick curious-kids curious-kids-us colds rhinovirus temperature germs cold cold-weather sickness
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