Category: Germ Theory
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Can we learn to live with germs again?
The following article was written by Markham Heid and was published by The New York Times last April 23, 2021, In it, Heid discusses the importance of the human microbiome and the need for us to re-learn how to nurture and live with the trillions of bacteria that live on and inside our bodies. Here,…
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What happens to children’s immune systems after a year of lockdowns and social distancing?
The following article was written by Maryn McKenna and was published by Wired Magazine last April 26, 2021. In this article, McKenna looks at another unintended consequence of lockdowns, social distancing, and obsessive disinfection – the disappearing microbiota. The implementation of these health protocols has prevented children from encountering pathogens that could have trained their…
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New MIT study challenges scientific basis for social distancing policies
The following article was written by Rich Mendez. It was published on April 23, 2021 by CNBC and updated last April 26, 2021. In this article, Mendez reports on the results of a new study published by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) which shows that indoors, social distancing guidelines make no difference.…
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Biologist proves that measles is not a virus
There is no scientific study that can prove the existence of the measles virus. This was the decision of the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) after experts scrutinized the results of six independent publications. According to the ruling, virologists have misinterpreted the cells believed to have constituted the measles virus. The error came because no…
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Japanese firm says its deep UV light deactivates coronavirus by 99.9%
This article from Kyoto News highlights the results of the joint experiment conducted by the University of Miyazaki and Nikkiso Co. which involved the use of a deep ultraviolet LED. According to the experiment, the Deep UV-LEDs developed by Nikkiso caused the drop in the virus’ infection capacity by 99.9%. Researchers say that this technology will be…
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Why is handwashing important?
In this article for the Smithsonian Magazine, Katherine Wu dives in-depth to the importance of hand washing. Even though it sounds inconsequential, there is a science behind this activity. As it turns out, the SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 can be killed by a good wash of water and soap.
