Tag - Microbiome

Your Microwave Oven Hosts Its Own Microbiome

Credit: DepositphotosExtreme organisms, or "extremophiles," are known for their ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot hydrothermal vents, freezing Antarctic ice, and deep within Earth's crust. Recently, researchers have discovered these resilient microbes in an unexpected location: microwave ovens.While previous research has uncovered unique microbial communities in appliances like dishwashers and...