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How Our Microbes Make Us Who We Are

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Explore the fascinating world of human microbes in this 17-minute TED talk by pioneering researcher Rob Knight. Discover how the community of tiny single-cell organisms living inside our bodies plays a crucial and largely unexplored role in our health. Learn why the three pounds of microbes we carry might be more important than our entire genome. Gain insights into the cutting-edge research on human microbiomes and their potential impact on various aspects of our lives. Understand the significance of these microscopic inhabitants in shaping who we are and how they influence our overall well-being.

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Rob Knight: How our microbes make us who we are

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