The invisible ecosystem inside your home is shaped by your daily habits
In short: We spend 92% of our lives indoors, yet the microbial world surrounding us remains largely a mystery. Geneticist Jack Gilbert explores how our living spaces, companions, and routines dictate the diversity of microbes in our homes and how this unseen environment impacts our health.
While we often think of microbes as external threats, they are constant residents of our built environment. Research suggests that the microbial communities inside our homes are not random; they are dynamic ecosystems shaped by the specific people we live with, the locations we inhabit, and the activities we perform daily.
Understanding these microbial populations is essential because they do not just exist alongside us—they interact with our biology. By examining the diversity of these indoor inhabitants, scientists are uncovering new insights into how our domestic surroundings influence our overall well-being.
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