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Superorganism

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Microscopic view of diverse microbial life within the human body, illustrating the concept of the human microbiome as a complex ecosystem.
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What Is the Human Microbiome and Why Does It Matter for Health?

Inside every healthy human, microbial cells outnumber human cells by a ratio of ten to one.

Marcus Cole·May 13, 2026