Half Your Cells Are Not Human

Did you know more than HALF of the cells in your body are non-human cells? We think of ourselves as one organism, but really we’re a whole civilization...

Don't worry, by weight and volume, you’re still mostly human - because those cells are so big in comparison. But by cell count? You’re outnumbered!

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[zru_]

"Stay optimistic.
Stay optimistic.
Stay optimistic."

[NessyMessyMin]

I can't die because all these fellas are counting on me

[HoneyDopamine]

those critters are working overtime cuz my skin dry af😭

[clintjacob]

"We are becoming a ecosystem with this one🗣🔥🔥"

[DinoDude]

I love the idea that my body is an ecosystem for many small critters. It's just such a fun thing to think about (at least for me) that I, an ordinary human, am essentially a colossal, moving continent for so many other creatures!

[rancho]

I feel like I am mother Earth after this Video. I support soo much life by just existing seriously.

[vanshixo]

I could’ve lived without that knowledge.

[aussiebox]

Suddenly I feel a small itch inside of my skin.

[SandCypress]

You know, the fact we are a living walking and breathing ecosystem of all these other microorganisms are like... pretty cool.

[V_MC]

The fact that i have a bunch of little guys keeping my skin clean and even more little guys keeping me healthy and fighting for my life on the inside everyday makes me so happy, man.

[m.a.r.c.o.o]

Cleo usually: “for more optimistic science and tech stories follow for more”
Cleo now:

[lightyagami]

If you think about it, each one of us is a planet, and when we die, entire civilizations cease to exist with us.

[JolleymanJ]

It’s… oddly comforting knowing that I single handedly nurse thousands of small organisms.

[krishnasahu]

Damn, I didn't know I was a planet for these guys 🌍🪐

[XenXenOfficial]

Even worse optimistic fact, there's studies showing that human follicle mites are evolving a symbiotic relationship with us, and effectively merging into our pours to just eat the oils directly c:

[thomasp]

Yo, bacteria, funghi and virusses is all fine and dandy, but those critters do call for internal screaming

[swingWide]

If they help with digestion, let's just call them human cells. They are honest hardworking fellas. I like them

[AyasDoll]

The fact that we are a living ecosystem sometimes makes me wonder if the entire galaxy is just one huge fella and the galaxy are just his or her organs

[sophieneagu]

the scream at the end is literally how i am feeling now when i m looking at my skin😭❤🤣

[benperetz]

I think I speak for all of us when I say we need a full-length video about this.