New York City's Microbiome

The video explores the omnipresence of microbes, highlighting their harmless nature and essential roles in human health. It discusses a study of the New York City subway, revealing that most microbes found are not harmful. The research includes creating a microbial map for monitoring potential threats. The video also illustrates how microbes can reflect environmental events and cultural habits. Despite the abundance of unknown microbes, they generally pose no harm and can be beneficial.

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