Can anyone cite an example of a problem with the shear number of germs? The type of germs sure, but just the amount? Also, oral sex???
A quick wash after pretty much takes care of things. Only complaints that were voiced to me were when the beard was shorter.
I would want to know more about the sample population before I give this study any do credit. As a beard wearer Its part of my daily routine to clean it. The sample population appears to be persons who needed an MRI; had they also just been in an accident, when was the last chance they bathed, etc?
The story talks about measuring human pathogens, no expert here, but I would think that dogs naturally would have fewer of these.
Regardless I will continue to sport and care for mine.