"...humans have studied only about 1% of all of the microbes in any given environment ... despite the fact that over [300] years have passed since the discovery of microbes, the field of microbiology could be said to be in its infancy relative to other biological disciplines such as zoology, botany and entomology." (Microbiology, Wikipedia)
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We commend the parents and teachers who continue to speak out about the sick building symptoms reported at Oak Ridge Elementary School in Greensboro, NC. Teachers even have refused to teach in these rooms, at least, for one day, this week. Testing by the health department is likely incorrect as health departments are not trained to detect or interpret mold problems sufficiently. We also disagree with Dr. Fried, mold exposure can be life-threatening and some do die as a result, according to research. Parents with sick children have every right to protect them by removing them from school and making other arrangements to continue their education. (SMH)
This glib writeup on an Australian reality show about home mold does not do the reality of home mold justice - obviously, the writer hasn't been devastated by mold-related illness yet, unlike many of our site visitors. However, we definitely will relate to his opening line - and he did seem to learn from the show that concerns about mold are not minor. Watch for this show on the Sundance Channel! (SMH)
