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"What Does Your Microbiome Say About You?" by Aneri Pattani

Taking this quiz was eye opening to me. Not only did I learn about the different things that our microbiome reveals about us but I also gained insight regarding how far modern science has developed since the beginning of time. It is important that everyone understand how far humanity has come in the field of science and the various things that can now be determined without the use of words. From a mere fingerprint, a scientist can accurately determine someone's biological sex, one's home-life including who they live with human or not.
Furthermore, I am excited to witness what the future holds. The microbiome could possibly hold the key to new medications and strategies to combat

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