A Moment of Science
Wouldn't it be great if we could trade genes with other species?
A jar of honey that's been opened and resealed can stay on the shelf for years. Archaeologists have even found ancient jars with unspoiled honey inside.
During World War 1 soldiers' maggot-infested wounds almost never became infected. What was going on?
Scientists believe they have a high-tech use for one of nature's natural anti-bacterial agents, ultraviolet light. They can use it to replace pasteurization.
As this watery sweat rinses your skin, it cools the body by evaporation--and even performs a community service by rinsing away potentially stinky bacteria!
Have you ever heard that too much stress causes stomach ulcers?
Most people know illnesses like intestinal upsets can be caused by bacteria. They don't link bacteria with an illness like multiple sclerosis.
It's probably the school bathrooms that are the problem spots for germs, right?
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