Apply the disinfectant, kill the germs — right? Not necessarily. With the advent of modern disinfectants, many of us may feel a false sense of security when using germicides. Why? Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined. …
A single bacterium can become a million bacteria in just eight hours and — in an era of MRSA and other public health concerns — disinfectant products are also multiplying: germicidal sales are projected to be more than $1 billion this year with 8,000 disinfectant …