Human Bodies Shown To Be Shrouded By A Field Of Germs
It’s both common courtesy and a smart idea to practice good hygiene. Even if it’s just the act of washing hands, cleanliness is something appreciated by both other people and the human body at large. Unfortunately, there may be a level of futility in trying to stay completely clean — because there’s one thing that even the longest, hottest shower can’t scrub away.
According to recent research, biological processes and actions — from digestion to waving at someone — releases tiny microbes into the air, which then settle around a person like a cloud. Given the mere presence of skin, it’s only natural that there’s an absurd amount of those microbes; in fact, there are more of them than strands of DNA in a person’s body. That doesn’t stop microbes from feasting on skin, dead cells, and organic matter — which means that by default, bacteria and germs are as much a part of the body as eyes or legs.
Oddly enough, the microbial field has its applications. Thanks to different interactions, environments, and of course bodily functions, scientists have reasoned that each person has a unique field around them. Theoretically, it’s possible to analyze a person’s field and identify them as thoroughly as a fingerprint; if police searched for microbial fields and matched it to criminals, then it could make for some quickly-closed cases. It’s not exactly the most comforting thought, knowing that germs surround everyone — but it’s possible to make the best of a bad situation.
