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flag Spanish scientists find diverse bacterial colonies in microwaves, challenging the assumption of their sterilization.

flag Scientists at Spain's University of Valencia and biotech startup Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence found that microwaves contain diverse bacterial colonies, challenging the assumption that microwave radiation kills them. flag The study, which sampled microbes from 30 microwaves, highlights the importance of regularly cleaning microwaves to maintain hygiene and prevent potential health risks. flag The researchers identified 747 different bacterial genera from the phyla Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria.

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