Human germ cloud: New study finds millions of identifiable bacteria surround every person

Human germ cloud: New study finds millions of identifiable bacteria surround every person

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Science, Biology, Health Sciences

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses how individuals emit unique microbial clouds, which can be used to identify them. Researchers found that microbes differ in unoccupied and occupied spaces due to body movements. By placing three people in a room, they identified each person by their microbial signature. While the types of germs are similar, their ratios vary per person, with gender differences evident, such as the presence of Lactobacillus in women.

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What role do movement and particles play in the emission of microbes?

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In what way do gender differences affect the types of microbes found in individuals?

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