"'My dishwasher is trying to kill me': New research finds harmful fungal pathogens living in dishwasher seals" (Physorg.com)
Bleedin' obvious, as any student could tell them. Never partial to dishwashers, instead the students still use the old Freshers' knowledge regarding kitchen sink hygiene. In many a back street terrace apartment and in keeping with those ancient traditions, a four day old batch of questionable liquid gently brews in what is loosely termed, the sink.The less disturbed the better. Within, could be long lost socks and underpants, kebab and KFC remains, swirling among the floating thin crust pieces of pizza and pond-like oily water which has more than a hint of stale beer. Transforming the half submerged culinary utensils, some unknown biological agents of change begin the mysterious metamorphosis, bathing the dark elixir in some alien glow. The nonplussed youths slumber their way through yet another groggy, fart filled night. In but a few days, the transmogrified quantum entanglement is complete; the nemeses for all known fungal pathogens emerge.
Mocked, harangued and chastised down through the years; ridiculed by despairing parents and health authorities alike. The 'could try harder' in the domestic department brigade. But low, see ye here! The triumph of sloth, squalor and indifference over science and appliance. Undergraduate dedication and entrepreneurial ingenuity...long may thy great traditions flourish!
