Human beings Quote by Bonnie Bassler
“You think of yourselves as human beings, but I think of you as 99 percent bacterial.”
About This Quote
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.
Recognize microbial influence on health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- health decisions
- diet choices
- medical research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect personal health choices?
- What implications does it have for medicine?
Complex microbiome interactions are still not fully understood.