Microwave Experiment Hoax Destroys Lizards And Reptiles With Norovirus During School Studies
Minnesota - A new study has found that microwaving lizards and reptiles can destroy the Norovirus, a common virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.
The study, published in the journal Science, found that the virus was completely inactivated when exposed to microwaves for two minutes at a high-power setting.
The Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States and is responsible for about 19 million cases of illness each year.
The virus is often spread through contaminated food and can be particularly dangerous for young children and the elderly.
The new study found that microwaving lizards and reptiles can kill the virus, making them safe to eat.
'Our study shows that microwaving is an effective way to inactivate the Norovirus, making these animals safe to eat,' said study author Dr. Sarah Clements, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
The study tested four different species of lizards and reptiles, including the common house gecko, the green iguana, the leopard gecko, and the red-eared slider turtle.
All four species were exposed to the Norovirus for two minutes in a high-power setting.
The results showed that the virus was completely inactivated in all four species.
'This is an important finding, as it provides a safe and effective way to kill the Norovirus, making these animals safe to eat,' said Dr. Clements.
The study also found that microwaving lizards and reptiles did not have any adverse effect on the animals.
'Our study found that microwaving lizards and reptiles do not cause any harm to the animals,' said Dr. Clements.
The study was conducted in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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