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Jun 3, 2026

Can Germs Get Germs?

from Chasing the Why Hosted by OkButWhy

Viruses that hunt bacteria The word “germ” usually sets off alarm bells in our minds. It typically conjures up images of harmful bacteria or viruses, which we immediately associate with illness, infection, and threats—like invisible enemies. However, from a scientific perspective, “germ” represents a much broader and more complex world. This microscopic universe isn’t just made up of bacteria and viruses; fungi, protozoa, and archaea are also members of this unseen community. Read the full article: https://www.okbutwhy.org/can-germs-get-germs/ This episode was created with AI-assisted voice generation.

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