National Geographic - USA (2020-01)

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The gut microbiome
flaunts its diversity
in this sample of
human feces, which
includes an enormous
bacterium that’s
about 50 times longer
than E. coli. Everyone’s
mix of microbes is
unique. Scientists are
learning the many
ways these microbes
affect our health,
weight, mood, and
even personalities.


FECES

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