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Permanently Sterile Surfaces

Posted by michael on from the putting-lysol-out-of-business dept.

dfinster writes: "Fox News is running this AP report that "A new germ-killing polymer can permanently sterilize countertops, doorknobs and even surgical equipment...""

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  1. The application of this would be ridiculous by PD · · Score: 5

    What's with all the hyper protection from germs that is built into every product? This is harmful in my opinion, for two reasons.

    -germs develop resistances. This includes bacteria, and probably chemical agents like this one. Evolution is slow, but persistent. If a resistance is possible, it will probably be developed. The result is tougher germs.

    -people need germs. Our immune systems are kept in shape by fighting germs. Even babies need to have some exposure to germs to develop a resistance to them. We should be exposing ourselves to appropriate levels of germs in order to allow our immune systems to recogize them as harmful agents.

    Oh well. If it appeases the anxieties of germ-phobiacs, then it will make money. Who cares about anything else.

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