Your Gut Microbiome May Be Contagious, Scientists Discover
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“Researchers using a 'reverse ecology' method have found that the human gut microbiome can be transmitted between people. This suggests that person-to-person contact plays a significant role in shaping the community of microorganisms in our digestive systems.”
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