Defiant-Taro4522
Defiant-Taro4522 t1_j5h51a6 wrote
Reply to comment by pugmastaflex in How our microbiome is shaped by family, friends, and even neighbors. Study of the gut and mouth microbiomes of thousands of people from around the world raises the possibility that diseases linked to microbiome dysfunction, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, could be partly transmissible. by MistWeaver80
>The commenter implied otherwise by introducing “blame”. If my bacteria pressure me and I listen to them as opposed to exert my sentient willpower, then I am still to blame. Suggesting otherwise means I no longer have control, which is what the responder derived.
Yes, that's how I saw it. I also see now that I misunderstood what the other person was trying to communicate.
Defiant-Taro4522 t1_j5fjndl wrote
Reply to comment by PanickedPoodle in How our microbiome is shaped by family, friends, and even neighbors. Study of the gut and mouth microbiomes of thousands of people from around the world raises the possibility that diseases linked to microbiome dysfunction, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, could be partly transmissible. by MistWeaver80
I've seen nothing that indicates humans are slaves under their bacteria. Rather, the bacteria seem to influence our behaviour. But, like peer pressure, we can decide to go against their influence.
I don't think we should blame people for their health issues, but I also think we should be careful to absolve them from any and all responsibility. In the end, we're the captains of our ships.
Defiant-Taro4522 t1_j5fj0cm wrote
Reply to comment by Hippopotasaurus-Rex in How our microbiome is shaped by family, friends, and even neighbors. Study of the gut and mouth microbiomes of thousands of people from around the world raises the possibility that diseases linked to microbiome dysfunction, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, could be partly transmissible. by MistWeaver80
Forgot about environmental flora. Absolutely!
Defiant-Taro4522 t1_j5fd8ll wrote
Reply to How our microbiome is shaped by family, friends, and even neighbors. Study of the gut and mouth microbiomes of thousands of people from around the world raises the possibility that diseases linked to microbiome dysfunction, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, could be partly transmissible. by MistWeaver80
Could the reason for this be that shared household usually means shared economy, and shared diet? When I'm visiting my parents I eat like them. When I'm eating out with friends we tend to find a compromise.
Defiant-Taro4522 t1_j5h7rj1 wrote
Reply to comment by peer-reviewed-myopia in How our microbiome is shaped by family, friends, and even neighbors. Study of the gut and mouth microbiomes of thousands of people from around the world raises the possibility that diseases linked to microbiome dysfunction, including cancer, diabetes, and obesity, could be partly transmissible. by MistWeaver80
Oh, that's fascinating!