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Can It Be Bad to Be Too Clean?: The Hygiene Hypothesis

Can It Be Bad to Be Too Clean?: The Hygiene Hypothesis

FromScience Talk


Can It Be Bad to Be Too Clean?: The Hygiene Hypothesis

FromScience Talk

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researcher Kathleen Barnes talks about the hygiene hypothesis, which raises the possibility that our modern sterile environment may contribute to conditions such as asthma and eczema
Released:
Apr 6, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Science Talk is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine. His column, "Antigravity," is one of science writing's great humor venues. Also check our daily podcast from Scientific American : "60-Second Science." To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast