Normal Microbiota

Did you know that there are 3x more microbial cells in your body as there are your own cells? It's true! The good news is that most of those cells belong to species that are part of your normal microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit your body and help you digest your food and protect you from pathogens. In this video, That Bio Doc discusses where your microbiome comes from, what it looks like, and the pros and cons to having thousands of species of bacteria, fungi, and archaea in and on your body!