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Humans would do better to accept many of the life forms that share our space, than to scrub them all away, says ecologist Rob Dunn.

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Counting The Bugs And Bacteria, You're 'Never Home Alone' (And That's OK)

2:16pm November 12, 2018

by Terry Gross

Ecologist Rob Dunn's new book describes the tiny life forms, helpful and risky, that live in different parts of the home, including on floors and in water faucets, basements and heating systems.

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The FDA says there's no evidence that antibacterial soaps do a better job cleaning hands, and chemicals in them may pose health hazards. The FDA ban applies only to consumer products, not those used in hospitals and food service settings.

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FDA Bans 19 Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps

1:38pm September 02, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Manufacturers didn't provide data showing the chemicals are safe and effective, the FDA says. It says there's no evidence that they do a better job at preventing illness than plain soap and water.

The bacteria in the soap are usually less of a problem than the bacteria on your hands.

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Your Soap Has Bacteria In It, But It Still Gets You Clean

2:20pm February 25, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

Everyone presumes that soap is clean, but manufacturers know it's always got a few random germs in it. Most of the time that's not a problem, but every now and then things can get out of control.