10% HUMAN

10% HUMAN

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A great book from biologist Alanna Collen that explains how we are only really 10% human.  For every one of our cells, 9 are ‘imposters hitching a ride’.  Find out how our microbiome influences our weight, mental health, immune system and even our choice of partner.   

NOTE:  The human microbiome is composed of bacteria that have a greater complexity than the human genome.  In fact the bacteria in our gut has more DNA than we do!

Scientists discover that for every 5 years a woman’s biological age is older than her chronological age, her risk of developing breast cancer increases by 15%

Scientists discover that for every 5 years a woman’s biological age is older than her chronological age, her risk of developing breast cancer increases by 15%
Physiological age versus chronological age

Physiological age versus chronological age