Halmos Biologist Discusses Bacteria in Our Lives on Telemundo

This May, biology faculty member Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. was interviewed by Antonio Texiera, host of the news show “Al Rojo Vivo” on the Spanish language network, Telemundo.  During the interview, Garcia shared the results of the types of bacteria that were identified from the inside of cars, on children’s toys and on sofas and rugs for the segment “Amenaza Escondida” or “Hidden Threats”.

In her three segments, she discussed the topics of bacteria in your living room furniture, on your children’s toys, and how cars can represent a source of bacterial infection. Each of these segments are available on YouTube. Click the headlines below to watch.

“Armchairs in the living room can hide large quantities of mold and bacteria, experts reveal”

“Hidden Threats: Excess bacteria found on children’s toys”

“Cars could represent a source of infection by transporting thousands of bacteria”