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From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_microbiome human microbiome] wikipedia page: | |||
:The human microbiome is the aggregate of all microbiota that reside on or within human tissues and biofluids along with the corresponding anatomical sites in which they reside, including the skin, mammary glands, seminal fluid, uterus, ovarian follicles, lung, saliva, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, biliary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Types of human microbiota include :bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses. | :The human microbiome is the aggregate of all microbiota that reside on or within human tissues and biofluids along with the corresponding anatomical sites in which they reside, including the skin, mammary glands, seminal fluid, uterus, ovarian follicles, lung, saliva, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, biliary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Types of human microbiota include :bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses. | ||
That is a very precise and technical definition. While it's useful to have a scientific understanding of our microbiome its not necessarily needed. My personal approach is a hybrid of science and fishing. Every fisherman is a steward of the water they fish. And they probably have an understanding of the flora and fauna that support that ecosystem. | That is a very precise and technical definition. While it's useful to have a scientific understanding of our microbiome its not necessarily needed. My personal approach is a hybrid of science and fishing. Every fisherman is a steward of the water they fish. And they probably have an understanding of the flora and fauna that support that ecosystem. | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 13 July 2021
From the human microbiome wikipedia page:
- The human microbiome is the aggregate of all microbiota that reside on or within human tissues and biofluids along with the corresponding anatomical sites in which they reside, including the skin, mammary glands, seminal fluid, uterus, ovarian follicles, lung, saliva, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, biliary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Types of human microbiota include :bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses.
That is a very precise and technical definition. While it's useful to have a scientific understanding of our microbiome its not necessarily needed. My personal approach is a hybrid of science and fishing. Every fisherman is a steward of the water they fish. And they probably have an understanding of the flora and fauna that support that ecosystem.