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We always have a certain amount of bacteria on our hands (and on our skin in general). Usually the bacteria are adapted to living on human skin and are harmless or symbiotic, since they help to defend against harmful bacteria.

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So you don't contaminate the "seed stock" of the bacteria that you intend to grow with other types of bacteria that are likely on your hands before you wash them well. See the related question below on how to wash your hands to remove germs.

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One reason: bacteria can live on regular soap. Don't know about the anti-bacterial brand. maybe they get on you when you touch something.

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You can not see the bacteria because they are microscopic and are not visible to the naked eye. You need to have a microscope to see them.

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Slide Staining techniques easily make bacteria sub-structure viewing a 'matter of fact'.

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