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http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/docliver/Research/cuttingboard.htm

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1882/whats-better-a-wooden-cutting-board-or-a-plastic-one

In short, many woods contain natural anti-microbial properties...

Knife made scarring on poly boards however, tend to harbor bacteria.

Also, best to have a dedicated meat/protein board.