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Microbes Shared Among Housemates, Study Finds

Updated 2026-06-16 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study reveals that people living together share about a quarter of their oral and gut microbes. The findings challenge our understanding of microbial transmission within households.

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A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.
2026-06-16 16:05 UTC
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