Research Report
People didn’t know that microorganisms existed until Anton Von Leeuwenhoek was able to observe micro-organisms. Leeuwenhoek discovered micro-organisms in 1675. The Wikipedia article titled “History of Microorganisms” states Robert Hooke was the first to use a microscope in 1665. The article also states, “Spallazani found that boiling broth would sterilize it and kill any micro-organisms.” Louis Pasteur expanded on Spallazani’s research and invented the process of “pasteurization.” In 1876, Robert Koch found that microbes can cause sickness and Koch could transmit anthrax from one animal to another by taking a sample of blood. The article states that he found that he could grow bacteria in a nutrient broth then inject it into a healthy animal and cause illness.
There are three steps to keep germs from spreading. First, you must wash your hands. You have to wash your hands with warm water and wash before you eat. Next, it is better to cover your cough with your arm and not your hands. If you cover it with your hands, it will spread germs everywhere. Third, you shouldn’t touch your eyes or mouth with your hands. If you touch any of those, it may cause sickness.
Most people wash their hands incorrectly without even knowing it. First, there are multiple times when you should wash your hands. The times when you should wash your hands are after using bathroom, before you eat, prepare food, and after you handling raw meat. Also wash your hands after touching something very dirty like a trash can. Second, when you wash your hands you should use soap. “Most people do not use the crucial ingredient,” says Charles Gerba. Antibacterial soap is better when you wash your hands. Third, there is different ways to dry off. You should not drip dry because you’ll just get more germs. You should use paper towels because they remove more germs. Last most people don’t wash their hands because it takes long. CDC recommends washing for 20 seconds. If you wash your hands for 20 seconds, that will ensure a good job.
Even though people call germs in different ways, scientists call them “superbugs.” You probably haven’t heard of them, but superbugs are germs that are resistant to types of antibiotics and medicines. 1% of germs are not affected by medicine and are called superbugs. Superbugs get into your body the same as other types of bacteria and viruses, but they are difficult to get rid of. According to the article, “Have Superbugs? Call in the Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot!” one way to combat superbugs is by using a machine that emits UVC light rays. This can help kill resistant bacteria.