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The TWiMers discuss how changes in domestic laundering affect the removal of microorganisms, and assembly of a nucleus-like structure during viral replication in bacteria.
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Links for this episode
- Laundry hygiene (J Appl Micro)
- Nucleus-like structure in infected bacteria (Science)
- Video of nucleus assembly in bacteria (YouTube)
- Image credit
- Letters read on TWiM 144
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What an interesting discussion! I have read many papers on norovirus, and I have seen people claiming norovirus could survive a wash in a dishwasher or laudry machine. I would like to see more studies on hand washing and its impact on your natural flora.