Microbes are degrading infrastructure, compounding health implications

ScienceDaily
Sep 12, 2019, 10:09 am57 pts
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research. The research examined the impact of fungal mold growth and associated microbes within structures on a university campus. The study focuses on the observed biodeteriorative capabilities…

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