Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. But with all the hustle and bustle of preparing the perfect holiday meal, it's easy to overlook some crucial food safety tips. One of the most common mistakes people make is washing their raw turkey. Why You Shouldn't Wash Your Raw Turkey While it may seem like a good idea to rinse off your turkey before cooking, … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Wash Your Raw Turkey This Thanksgiving
Bacteria
Bacteria On The ISS Have Mutated Into Something Not Seen On Earth Before
Space-bound strains of E. bugandensis are likely distinct from earthly versions. Movies and TV shows often portray space stations as pristine, sterile environments. However, wherever humans go, bacteria inevitably follow. Within the confines of the International Space Station (ISS), bacteria have carved out their own niches, evolving in ways not observed on Earth. The … [Read more...] about Bacteria On The ISS Have Mutated Into Something Not Seen On Earth Before
Here’s What Happens When Bacteria are Cultured on an Eight-Year-Hand Old’s
The world is teaming with microbes. That fact is never so graphically apparent as when someone actually takes the time to culture the bacteria and yeast growing on everything — from pillowcases to toilets to eyeballs. Fortunately many of these microbes are vital to human health. So perhaps this photo of the stuff previously living on an eight-year-old … [Read more...] about Here’s What Happens When Bacteria are Cultured on an Eight-Year-Hand Old’s
Bees Create More Friends When They Have a Healthy Stomach Bacteria
Humans have hundreds of germ species in their guts—most bees have just nine. Look inside the guts of a honeybee worker from practically anywhere on the planet, and you'll most certainly find only nine species of bacteria. The amazing constancy of this microbial bundle across the planet—similar across species, including sociable bumblebees—indicates that bacteria play a … [Read more...] about Bees Create More Friends When They Have a Healthy Stomach Bacteria