germ
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, germ has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025).
The germ theory of disease is the currently accepted scientific theory explaining the cause of infectious diseases. It states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can cause disease. These small organisms, which are too small to be seen without magnification, invade animals, plants, and even bacteria. Their growth and reproduction within their hosts can cause disease. "Germ" refers not just to bacteria but to any type of microorganism, such as protists or fungi, or other pathogens, i
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Nutrition / Food processing |
Who talks about germ on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up germ; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Rice is Nice | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is germ mentioned alongside?
germ is most often mentioned alongside forbidden rice, indica and Trivial Pursuit.
Mentioned together: forbidden rice, indica, Trivial Pursuit, jalof rice, red curry, brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, Uncle Ben's, glucose, lead, cadmium