In a concerning study, the researchers have found deadly radiation-resistant microbes lurking in microwaves. This observation has become a cause of concern for many people who use microwaves regularly either for preparing their meals or heating a cup of tea.&nbsp;

Spain-based startup Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL's researchers found radiation-resistant microbes breeding inside microwaves.

As per the team, several of these strains of microbes can prove deadly to humans.

"Some species of genera found in domestic microwaves, such as Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Aeromonas, may pose a risk to human health," said Daniel Torrent, who is one of the authors of the study.

In earlier studies, it was found that microbes existed in various weird habitats which included marine oil spills, industrial brownfields, as well as the International Space Station (ISS). However, till now it remained unclear what kind of germs can be discovered inside microwaves.

The microbes found in 30 microwaves were sampled in the study by the team, 10 of which were from single-household kitchens, 10 were from scientific laboratories and 10 were from shared domestic spaces like cafeterias.

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In the samples analysed, the experts found 747 different genera of microbes present inside 25 bacterial phyla. However, such strains varied significantly amid different locations.

"Domestic microwaves have a more 'anthropized'&nbsp;microbiome, similar to kitchen surfaces, while laboratory microwaves harbour bacteria that are more resistant to radiation," Torrent said.

In the single-household kitchens, the main genera of microbes found were Acinetobacter, Bhargavaea, Brevibacterium, Brevundimonas, Dermacoccus, Klebsiella, Pantoea, Pseudoxanthomonas and Rhizobium.

Meanwhile, in shared-domestic microwaves, they found microbes like Arthrobacter, Enterobacter, Janibacter, Methylobacterium, Neobacillus, Nocardioides, Novosphingobium, Paenibacillus, Peribacillus, Planococcus, Rothia, Sporosarcina, and Terribacillus.

<h2>How these microbes can be dangerous for humans?</h2>

According to the study, many of these microbes like Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Aeromonas can prove dangerous to humans.

Klebsiella species can lead to a range of healthcare-associated infections like bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis and wound or surgical site infections.

Meanwhile, Enterococcus can lead to a range of illnesses which include bloodstream infections, wound infections and urinary tract infections.

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Aeromonas also has been linked to cellulitis, gastrointestinal infections, kidney disease and meningitis.

Based on the findings, the researchers appealed to&nbsp;the people to ensure that their microwaves are regularly deep cleaned.

"We recommend regularly disinfecting microwaves with a diluted bleach solution or a commercially available disinfectant spray," said Torrent.

"In addition, it is important to wipe down the interior surfaces with a damp cloth after each use to remove any residue and to clean up spills immediately to prevent the growth of bacteria," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a concerning study, the researchers have found deadly radiation-resistant microbes lurking in microwaves. This observation has become a cause of concern for many people who use microwaves regularly either for preparing their meals or heating a cup of tea.

In a concerning study, the researchers have found deadly radiation-resistant microbes lurking in microwaves. This observation has become a cause of concern for many people who use microwaves regularly either for preparing their meals or heating a cup of tea. Spain-based startup Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL's researchers found radiation-resistant microbes breeding inside microwaves. As per the team, several of these strains of microbes can prove deadly to humans. "Some species of genera found in domestic microwaves, such as Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Aeromonas, may pose a risk to human health," said Daniel Torrent, who is one of the authors of the study. In earlier studies, it was found that microbes existed in various weird habitats which included marine oil spills, industrial brownfields, as well as the International Space Station (ISS). However, till now it remained unclear what kind of germs can be discovered inside microwaves. The microbes found in 30 microwaves were sampled in the study by the team, 10 of which were from single-household kitchens, 10 were from scientific laboratories and 10 were from shared domestic spaces like cafeterias. Also Read: Dog accidentally started fire in US home by chewing portable charger In the samples analysed, the experts found 747 different genera of microbes present inside 25 bacterial phyla. However, such strains varied significantly amid different locations. "Domestic microwaves have a more 'anthropized' microbiome, similar to kitchen surfaces, while laboratory microwaves harbour bacteria that are more resistant to radiation," Torrent said. In the single-household kitchens, the main genera of microbes found were Acinetobacter, Bhargavaea, Brevibacterium, Brevundimonas, Dermacoccus, Klebsiella, Pantoea, Pseudoxanthomonas and Rhizobium. Meanwhile, in shared-domestic microwaves, they found microbes like Arthrobacter, Enterobacter, Janibacter, Methylobacterium, Neobacillus, Nocardioides, Novosphingobium, Paenibacillus, Peribacillus, Planococcus, Rothia, Sporosarcina, and Terribacillus. How these microbes can be dangerous for humans? According to the study, many of these microbes like Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Aeromonas can prove dangerous to humans. Klebsiella species can lead to a range of healthcare-associated infections like bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis and wound or surgical site infections. Meanwhile, Enterococcus can lead to a range of illnesses which include bloodstream infections, wound infections and urinary tract infections. Watch: Microsoft: Global tech outage by CrowdStrike affected 8.5mn devices globally Aeromonas also has been linked to cellulitis, gastrointestinal infections, kidney disease and meningitis. Based on the findings, the researchers appealed to the people to ensure that their microwaves are regularly deep cleaned. "We recommend regularly disinfecting microwaves with a diluted bleach solution or a commercially available disinfectant spray," said Torrent. "In addition, it is important to wipe down the interior surfaces with a damp cloth after each use to remove any residue and to clean up spills immediately to prevent the growth of bacteria," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Consumer durables and home appliances makers like Godrej Appliances, Panasonic, Philips Lighting and Intex want the government to lower taxes, give incentives to local manufacturing and increase customs duty on imports.

Besides, the ACE (Appliances &amp; Consumer Electronics) industry also wants the government to encourage manufacturing of energy-efficient products.

&quot;Consumer appliances as refrigerators, washing machines and ACs are no longer considered luxury items. Such consumer appliances need to be made more affordable to the consumers and be put in a lower tax bracket from 28 per cent to 18 per cent,&quot; said Godrej Appliances Business Head &amp; EVP Kamal Nandi.

The makers are also expecting tax reduction on the energy efficient 5-star and 4-star products to increase adoption by the consumers.

&quot;There should also be incentives for manufacturers to produce energy-efficient products which will be in line with the government&#39;s focus on sustainability as well as its Makein India initiative,&quot; Nandi added.

While Panasonic is looking for a hike in the customs duty for ACE products category such as washing machines and refrigerators to encourage local manufacturing.

&quot;With the BCD hiked on items such as smartphones, TV&#39;s microwaves and LED lamps, we expect the union government to take similar steps on other durable items as washing machines, and refrigerators to further encourage localised indigenous manufacturing,&quot; said Panasonic India and South Asia President and CEO Manish Sharma.

Expressing similar views, Philips Lighting India said customs duty on all finished lighting products and luminaries should be raised as the government had done on import of LED bulbs.&nbsp;

&quot;We also welcome the recent increase in customs duty for finished LED bulbs from 10 to 20 per cent and hope that the government will extend it to all finished lighting products and Luminaires,&quot; said Philips Lighting India Vice Chairman and Managing Director Sumit Joshi.

While, Intex has asked for the reduction of GST rates on parts and subparts as battery, shield used in the manufacturing of mobile phones to 12 per cent from the present 28 per cent.

&quot;All parts and subparts which are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones should be taxed at 12 per cent as similar to GST rates of mobile phone as higher GST rates increase the cost of mobile phones hampering the manufacturing of phones in India,&quot; said Intex CFO Rajeev Jain.&nbsp;

He further said that the GST rates for power banks, television tuner cards and webcams should also be reduced to 18 per cent.

The makers are also expecting tax reduction on the energy efficient 5 star and 4 star products to increase adoption by the consumers

Consumer durables and home appliances makers like Godrej Appliances, Panasonic, Philips Lighting and Intex want the government to lower taxes, give incentives to local manufacturing and increase customs duty on imports. Besides, the ACE (Appliances & Consumer Electronics) industry also wants the government to encourage manufacturing of energy-efficient products. "Consumer appliances as refrigerators, washing machines and ACs are no longer considered luxury items. Such consumer appliances need to be made more affordable to the consumers and be put in a lower tax bracket from 28 per cent to 18 per cent," said Godrej Appliances Business Head & EVP Kamal Nandi. The makers are also expecting tax reduction on the energy efficient 5-star and 4-star products to increase adoption by the consumers. "There should also be incentives for manufacturers to produce energy-efficient products which will be in line with the government's focus on sustainability as well as its Makein India initiative," Nandi added. While Panasonic is looking for a hike in the customs duty for ACE products category such as washing machines and refrigerators to encourage local manufacturing. "With the BCD hiked on items such as smartphones, TV's microwaves and LED lamps, we expect the union government to take similar steps on other durable items as washing machines, and refrigerators to further encourage localised indigenous manufacturing," said Panasonic India and South Asia President and CEO Manish Sharma. Expressing similar views, Philips Lighting India said customs duty on all finished lighting products and luminaries should be raised as the government had done on import of LED bulbs. "We also welcome the recent increase in customs duty for finished LED bulbs from 10 to 20 per cent and hope that the government will extend it to all finished lighting products and Luminaires," said Philips Lighting India Vice Chairman and Managing Director Sumit Joshi. While, Intex has asked for the reduction of GST rates on parts and subparts as battery, shield used in the manufacturing of mobile phones to 12 per cent from the present 28 per cent. "All parts and subparts which are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones should be taxed at 12 per cent as similar to GST rates of mobile phone as higher GST rates increase the cost of mobile phones hampering the manufacturing of phones in India," said Intex CFO Rajeev Jain. He further said that the GST rates for power banks, television tuner cards and webcams should also be reduced to 18 per cent.

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