Life & Wellness3 Scientists on How to Deal With Your BoogersWhen you pick your nose, you’re jamming germs and contaminants up there too.SavePrintMiguel AF/ShutterstockMark Patrick Taylor,Gabriel Filippelli,Michael Gillings10/31/2022|Updated: 10/31/2022Come on, you know you do it.Whether you’re in the trusted company of your spouse, or sneaking a quick one when you think nobody’s looking, we all pick our noses. Other primates do it too.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMark Patrick TaylorAuthorGabriel FilippelliAuthorMichael GillingsAuthorChief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, Macquarie UniversityRelated Topicshygiene