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Small But Mighty

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The Microbial Jungle: Exploring the Diversity of Organisms on Our Faces

This chapter explores the presence of microorganisms on our faces and how they contribute to body odor, allergies, and other sensations we feel on our skin. The speaker, a microbiologist, compares our bodies to diverse ecosystems, highlighting their fascination with the microscopic world.

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