What’s buggin’ you?
On NPR they discussed the first catalog of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that are in and on our bodies. I read somewhere that the microbes on are body along with our diet help make our smell unique, at least that’s what helps dogs identify us by. I need to find a link for that. This part blew me away:
Scientists have already discovered some intriguing clues. For example, the microbes in a pregnant woman’s birth canal start to change just before she gives birth. Scientists think that’s so their babies are born with just the right microbiome they’ll need to live long, healthy lives.
#ScienceEveryday
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/06/13/154913334/finally-a-map-of-all-the-microbes-on-your-body
June 14, 2012
BTW, Deeksha Tare and Rajini Rao I did manage to post some “buggy” science today.
June 14, 2012
Feisal Kamil from the NPR piece: The human body contains about 100 trillion cells, but only maybe one in 10 of those cells is actually — human. The rest are from bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
June 14, 2012
You know they do stool transplants now? 😛
June 14, 2012
Yes, but I can’t remember where I read or heard that.
June 14, 2012
Feisal Kamil must be having lunch.
June 14, 2012
Colonic crypts, Mahesh Sreekandath ?
June 14, 2012
Peo actually told me off for referring to “germs” as “bugs” today. * eye roll * This kid…I tells ya…
June 14, 2012
Great going Chad Haney !! 🙂
Looking forward to more!!
December 5, 2012
I wish this was moving to therapy more quickly