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The television program hired microbiologist Philip Tierno of New York University to culture 14 articles clothing purchased from three different high- and low-end chain stores in New York City. Several articles of clothing tested positive for bacteria indicating contamination with feces or other bodily secretions.
"On this black and tan blouse we found representation of respiratory secretions, skin flora, and some fecal flora," Tierno said.
Another jacket contained similar secretions, especially in the armpit and "buttocks" area, he said. One blouse even contained vaginal organisms and yeast in addition to fecal bacteria.
"Some garments were grossly contaminated with many organisms ... indicating that either many people tried it on or ... someone tried it on with heavy contamination," he said.
Comment: This article appears to be taking a scientific approach to the analysis of why some people are insecure, specifically those who are insecure in relationships. The claim that this is an evolutionary step and therefore beneficial over all is glossing over the reason that some people are insecure - as children they did not experience the proper emotional training at the hands of (usually neglectful) parents.
Insecurity of the type described in the article cannot therefore be called an evolutionary adaption to improve the chances of survival of the species. It is more likely to be an example of the downward trend of humanity and the erosion of the average human being's ability to truly know and express the more positive side of human nature and, as a result, to rear well-adjusted children.