Can Used Books Spread Germs?

Feb 20, 2018

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Libraries are bastions of knowledge -- but are they also bastions of germs? Short answer: Nope! For the long answer, tune in to this episode of BrainStuff.

Topics in this Podcast: bacteria, germs, brain stuff

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