2024-03-28 18:33:36
A recent scientific study showed that the bacteria that inhabit our bodies, which are known scientifically as the “microbiome,” differ from one person to another and form each individual’s unique fingerprint, just like his or her fingerprint.
This result, published by the Earth website, was the result of a comprehensive 6-year analysis of the microbiome of the intestines, mouth, nose, and skin of 86 people, which confirms that there is a unique internal ecosystem of each person’s germs, which shapes his identity.
Dr. Michael Snyder, a geneticist at Stanford University, said about the uniqueness of the microbiome, “Our results conclude that each of us has its own individual microbiome in our body.”
He explained, “The microbial ecosystem is shaped by a combination of genetic factors, diet, and the immune system. “This highlights the complex relationship between our bodies and the microbes within them.”
The study led by Dr. Snyder, conducted as part of the Integrated Human Microbiome Project, provided new insights into the stability and diversity of the microbiome, especially in relation to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, as it showed that “people with type 2 diabetes have a lower microbiome.” “By becoming more stable and diverse, suggesting a link between microbiome diversity and overall health.”
“This human microbiome, which consists of approximately 39 trillion microbes, has an important function in our health and diseases,” Dr. Snyder emphasized. “However, its enormous size and dynamic nature have presented significant challenges to researchers trying to understand its complexities.”
The new study finds that understanding the microbiome could lead to the development of probiotics tailored specifically to a person, or could open the door to treating various diseases by manipulating the microbiome to improve health. This can include dietary changes, stress control, or avoiding unnecessary antibiotics.
Last updated: March 19, 2024 – 17:30
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