The Microbial Contamination of Mobile Communication Devices

The Microbial Contamination of Mobile Communication Devices

This tip describes a simple laboratory exercise to assess the microbial contamination of mobile phones, and suggests extension work that enables additional exploration of the topic. At its most basic, it is suitable for the school classroom; more advanced development of the suggested activities...

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Main Author: Joanna Verran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
Online Access:http://jmbesubmissions.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/351
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