What Your Microbiome Does For Your Body

Do you know about your microbiome? This army of microbes fights for you, and sometimes when things get out of whack, it can fight against you. Learn all about your microbiome and what it can do for you in this fascinating new episode of SciShow, hosted by Hank Green!
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