Anthropocentricism And Germs

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 21:10 in Health & Medicine

In many modern discussions about bacteria, or germs, we find that novel descriptions are used that are more self-involved than accurate regarding the role of bacteria and microbes.  Certainly there is an increased awareness that many microbes are commensal [or "good"] and are necessary for our well-being, while others are considered "bad" and cause disease. read more

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