Markus Egert
Markus Egert is a microbiologist at Furtwangen University in Germany, known for his research on the bacterial microbiome of kitchen sponges, which revealed a staggering diversity of 362 species of microbes residing in these common cleaning tools.
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Professor of microbiology and hygiene Markus Egert discusses methods to protect against germs in public restrooms.
Подослать бумагу или повиснуть над унитазом? Как лучше воспользоваться общественным туалетом
Belarus· 2025-11-27Markus Egert is a microbiologist discussing the health risks associated with dirty bedding.
Wie oft soll man die Bettwäsche wechseln? Ein Mikrobiologe im Gespräch - Wissen
Germany· 2025-09-10
Markus Egert notes that kitchen sponges are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria.
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Ukraine· 2025-07-20
Markus Egert is a professor of microbiology who explains the microbial growth in kitchen sponges.
Is your home a health hazard? 15 surprisingly filthy everyday items, from taps to toothbrushes | Hygiene
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18Markus Egert is a German microbiologist who researched the microbiome of used kitchen sponges.
Губка для мытья посуды — рай для бактерий. Что же делать, чтобы не навредить своему здоровью?Belarus· 2025-03-23
Markus Egert is a microbiologist at the University of Furtwangen in Germany who published new data on the bacterial microbiome of dish sponges in 2017.
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Iran· 2025-03-05Markus Egert published new data on the bacterial microbiome of used kitchen sponges.
When should you throw away your kitchen sponge?
Ghana· 2025-02-19