Ever wondered if eggs really need to be refrigerated? Why astronauts don’t catch colds on the ISS? Or what connects a fungal rash on your foot to a ring on your arm? In this listener-powered episode of Germs & Jargon, Dr. Miller and Jonathan dive into your submitted questions from how fevers help your body fight back, to the surprising science behind athlete’s foot and ringworm. It's a whirlwind of microbiology, infectious disease trivia, and some myth-busting along the way.
🔬 Topics covered:
Do fevers help or hurt?
The cold truth about microbes on the ISS
Why egg storage differs across countries
Ringworm vs. athlete’s foot—same fungus, different PR
Tune in for answers, laughs, and a few “ew” moments.
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