Germ Busters

Published: 30 April 2024

Discover the difference between helpful and harmful germs with the University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde.

Did you know we are more bacteria than human? Learn more about the microbes that live on, in and around you! Learn the different shapes of bacteria with our sorting activity. Biofilms are communities of bacteria, and we will find out how these microbial cities develop with our posters and models. Our teeth and hands are covered in critters! Come and test how well you can remove these biofilms by brushing our dentures and washing your hands! With a UV light, all will be revealed! Brought to you by researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde.

 


First published: 30 April 2024