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Islands of Germs: Researchers Discover Pathogens Floating on Tiny Clumps of Aquatic Detritus
Description: Researchers have found evidence that "marine snow"--aggregates of organic material floating in water bodies--may act as microscopic, island-like refuges for pathogens, or disease-causing organisms. This detritus may skew water sampling procedures and mathematical models used to predict the transmission of waterborne diseases to humans. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100505113239.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 5/10/2010
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