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This kind of misses the essential point - that it is neither “my” body, nor a “human” microbiome. We comprise a system.
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I love the fact they outnumber our cells… But they are very small in comparison.
Fun Fact - IIRC Mitochondria are simple bacteria who decided to stick around in a cell and work together.
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I have a pitch: Someone, breed/modify mouth cavity bacteria that will not only push out the harmful caries-forming ones but also make your breath smell nice.
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If “you” go deep enough along that line of thought, you will find out there really isn’t any you to begin with.
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Yes, and that would be accurate.
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If you go even deeper, everything turns to liquid.
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