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“You think of yourselves as human beings, but I think of you as 99 percent bacterial.” quote by Bonnie Bassler
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“You think of yourselves as human beings, but I think of you as 99 percent bacterial.”

Bonnie Bassler

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Source Scientific lecture, 2018 (Microbiology conference)

Emphasizing that humans are largely composed of bacteria, reshaping view of self.

In simple terms: Humans are mostly bacteria.

Key Takeaway

Recognize microbial influence on health.

Themes

biology identity microbiome science

Mood

thoughtful scientific

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • health decisions
  • diet choices
  • medical research

Key Concepts

symbiosis human microbiota ecology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this perspective affect personal health choices?
  • What implications does it have for medicine?
A Different Perspective

Complex microbiome interactions are still not fully understood.

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