In the debate of fistbump VS handshake, fistbump is reportedly the winner.

Scientists have suggested that we adopt the fistbump rather than the classic handshake as a way of greeting each other in order to stop the spread of diseases, such as the flu, according to the Telegraph U.K.

Scientists at Aberystwyth University reportedly found that forming a fist and touching knuckles is faster than shaking hands and leaves less surface area exposed, therefore reducing the chance for bacteria to spread from person to person.

Using a fistbump reportedly reduces the transmission of E.coli by up to 90 percent.

David Whitworth, a senior lecturer in biochemistry at Aberystwyth University-Ceredigion in the United Kingdom, and his colleagues tested the three greetings (fistbump, handshake, high-five) for a study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control, according to USA Today.

A gloved hand was dipped into a container loaded with a not-too-dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria for the experiment. The dirty-gloved scientist let the film dry, then shook, fistbumped or high-fived the other person's clean, gloved hand.

The receiving gloves were then tested for bacteria.

When looking at fistbump VS handshake, the shakes transmitted about 10 times more bacteria than the fistbumps while handshakes transmitted about two times more bacteria than the high fives.

Despite these results, it's going to be rather difficult to have people stop shaking hands, especially in a professional setting.

"You can't really imagine a world where people don't greet each other physically. It seems to be a basic human need," stated Whitworth.

However, the outcome of the study might reportedly provide ammunition for those who would like to ban handshaking in hospitals and other places where the spread of germs is a particular concern.