# germs

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We tracked the progress of these Young Scientist projects - here's how they got on

More than 4,200 students entered the competition this year.

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Jan 12th 2019, 7:30 AM

Popularity on Facebook could be key to targeted flu vaccinations - study

A new study has concluded that people who are central in their digital networks are also central in their real-life human networks.

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Jan 5th 2018, 6:01 AM

Havoc caused by STIs - not true love - is what makes humans mate for life

That’s according to a study which argues that falling population numbers forced a rethink of sexual behaviours.

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Apr 17th 2016, 12:00 PM

'Urgent response' needed to tackle drug-resistant germs in Ireland's food chain

Drug resistant bacteria is recognised worldwide as one of the biggest potential threats to human health

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Dec 3rd 2015, 2:12 PM

Have a new kid? 'Take them on public transport and roll them around on the floor'

That’s what one geneticist thinks.

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Aug 22nd 2015, 8:30 AM

A long list of everyday items that are dirtier than your toilet seat

Gross.

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Jun 1st 2015, 2:00 PM

Does hovering over a public toilet actually make a difference?

What about a tissue throne?

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Jun 17th 2014, 7:40 AM

Relax everyone, scientists have proved the 'five second rule' is real

Floor-food for everyone!

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Mar 10th 2014, 10:57 AM

Who's got the dirtiest desk?

Lawyers and accountants have the dirtiest desks, according to a new survey. How dirty is yours?

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Oct 4th 2011, 11:25 AM