University of Oregon researchers say they've found people really are surrounded by a sort of cloud that's unique to them. The gross part: It's made up of millions of "skin and fart bacteria."
"If I scratch my head, thousands of skin cells, cell fragments, bacteria, and fungi get airborne," says lead author James Meadow, who notes bacteria also escapes in our breath and, yes, our farts. "The world is covered in a fine patina of feces," he generously adds.
Guess Howie is on to something.
"If I scratch my head, thousands of skin cells, cell fragments, bacteria, and fungi get airborne," says lead author James Meadow, who notes bacteria also escapes in our breath and, yes, our farts. "The world is covered in a fine patina of feces," he generously adds.
Guess Howie is on to something.
