Giant Plush Microbes

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Infectuously Cute Plush Microbes!

Three new flavors - Stem Cell (the wonder cell) and Food Poisoning & Diarrhea (they go together) YAY!

Most folks never realize how cute microbes can be when expanded 1,000,000 times and then fashioned into cuddly plush. Until now, that is. Keep one on your desktop to remind yourself that there is an "invisible" universe out there filled with very small things that can do incredible damage to much bigger things. Then go and wash your hands. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Your choice of (see additional images for pics of each):

• Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
  In ur envelope - closing ur government agency
• Bad Breath - Halitosis (Porphorymonas gingivalis)
  Oral malodor is no laughing matter. But don't give spicy foods all the credit. Microbes deserve their share of the glory, too. Make someone smile (as long as they've brushed first.)
• Beer Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
  Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.
• BookWorm (Anobium punctatum)
  Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.
• Brain Cell (Neuron)
  The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.
• Chicken Pox (Varicella-Zoster virus)
  Don't be scared - a new vaccine is making chickenpox roadkill.
• Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
  Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too -- without getting sick! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.
• Cough (Bordetella pertussis)
  Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one!
• Diarrhea (Campylobacter jejuni)
  Better in than out; better up than down. Not a fun day when this one hits the fan.
• Ebola (Ebola Virus)
  Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes. Share the love!
• E. Coli (Escherichia coli)
  Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?
• Egg Cell (Human Ovum)
  Our egg cell would love to be the newest member of your family -- or get donated to someone special!
• Flesh Eating Disease (Streptococcus pyogenes)
  Caused by the same microbe responsible for strep-throats, Flesh Eating can put you on a diet -- fast.
• Flu (Orthomyxoviridae)
  This guy may not look too tough, but don't let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.
• Food Poisoning (Bacillus cereus)
  Taking home food from parties can be fun. Taking home food poisoning from parties can be a pain in the butt. Literally.
• Gangrene (Clostridium perfringens)
  Gangrene sets in when you least expect it.
• Gonorrhea/The Clap (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
  One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks.
• Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
  A bad relationship can break your pets' heart. But they'll love this little worm!
• Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus 2)
  Breaking out is hard to do. Learn the facts.
• H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
  Not cute in any sense, This plush microbe seeks to educate those about the deadly virus that destroys CD4 or T-helper cells.
• Kissing Disease/Mono (Epstein-Barr Virus)
  A kiss is just a kiss -- unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Just think of all the fun you can have giving Mono to somebody without all the medical complications!
• Mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
  When bovine prions stampede the wrong way, everyone says Moo! (Each doll has its own unique pattern.)
• Malaria (Plasmodium falciparum)
  The tropics have coconuts, soft beaches, clear water, shiny fish, colorful birds, steel drums, umbrella drinks. And Malaria.
• Mange (Sarcoptes scabei)
  Who you calling mangy? I'm just along for the ride! Find out more.
• MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
  So immune to antibiotics, it's got a cape!
• Nerve Cell (Neuron)
  You got axons in my dendrites; you got dendrites in my axons.
• The Plague/ Black Death (Yersinia pestis)
  Improved hygiene and readily available antibiotics keep this bad boy at bay. But what a history.
• Rabies (Rabies Virus)
  Your pets will be foaming at the mouth to get one of our Rabies dolls.
• Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte)
  The life of the party, his best trick is to hold his breath until he turns blue! Invite him to your next bash and he's sure show you a bloody good time.
• Salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium)
  Which came first: the chicken, or the egg -- or the Salmonella bacteria?
• Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosoma brucei)
  Are you tired? Working too hard? Feeling a bit cranky? Do you think you might have sleeping sickness? This little fellow will sing you a lullaby you'll never forget.
• Sperm Cell (Spermatozoon)
  Our little man's man is the stuff of legends. You can bank on it.
• Stem Cell (Hematopoietic stem cell)
  The wonder cell – it can grow up to be whatever it wants to be.
• Stomach Ache (Shigella)
  Having a stomach ache can be loads of fun . . . if it's a Giantmicrobe, of course! (And this one will tell you how to keep his friends away.)
• Syphillis/The Pox (Treponema pallidum)
  Don't let a pox end up on your house -- or anyone else's house. The more you know, the better for everyone's real estate.
• Toxic Mold (Stachybotrys chartarum)
  Is toxic mold lurking in your basement?
• Ulcer (Helicobacter pylori)
  Guess what? Stress doesn't cause ulcers -- microbes do! But we guarantee that this little guy will give your most stressed out pal a laugh.
• White Blood Cell (Leukocyte)
  Don't let his cute looks fool you -- this highly trained killer takes out enemy cells with extreme prejudice. Learn how to stay on his good side.
• Yogurt (Lactobacillus bulgaricus)
  Yogurt loves opera, fancy cheeses, and fine wine. Why? Because it is cultured!

Each 5-7 inch plush microbe comes with a instructional card that includes an actual picture of the microbe along with information about the microbe in its natural environment.

* Orders of 5 or more Plush Microbes do not accrue Geek Points.

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