When a kiss is more than a kiss?
” LIPS: Moist lips are rich in microbes. A woman pressed her mouth on a petri dish to let her microbiome grow, and grow it did. Days later a colony bloomed. People who often kiss each other will develop similarities in their oral microbiomes.” See [nationalgeographic.com] scroll down to lips.
Think of this picture next time you decide to share your lips with another.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Once you are in a relationship and doing thinks where bacteria are shared, both of your immune systems are working on the same bacteria. Is this not a good thing?
dalefvictor
Level 8
Jan 3, 2020
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Yes, unless there is some harmful bacteria or STD.
It is the unwashed hand is what I fear.....especially men who are known for indiscretion as per Seinfeld episode..
Mooolah
Level 8
Jan 3, 2020
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1of5:
How about 8 year olds?
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Most of the secretions of the human are sterile to the original person, everything but feces
But they are "good" micro biome.
Mooolah
Level 8
Jan 3, 2020
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Mostly, but I can think of a few that are not.
I'm not a subscriber so I can't view the article 
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silverotter11
Level 9
Jan 3, 2020
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Interesting, I wonder how many others that did reply are subscribers. Just for you I took a screenshot. It was more about the picture than the words. Next time you go on a date you can ask: wanna share some microbiomes?
@JackPedigo Yikes! I never could kiss someone with nasty teeth 
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@silverotter11 Those are not teeth but: "Moist lips are rich in microbes. A woman pressed her mouth on a petri dish to let her microbiome grow, and grow it did. Days later a colony bloomed. People who often kiss each other will develop similarities in their oral microbiomes.” We all (you and I) have this. Fun, huh?
@JackPedigo I know lips are not teeth, I'm saying I don't swap spit with someone with nasty teeth or a bad smelling mouth. My sense of smell is still very acute. Bad odors are a real turn off.
@silverotter11 As they should be. I agree. Me too.
@JackPedigo BTW, the germs that cause gingivitus might be linked to Alzhiemers. Researchers have also linked periodontal disease with an increased buildup of beta-amyloid in the brain.
Researchers recently published a new line of evidence supporting a hypothesis that Alzheimer's might be a result of an infection by oral bacteria P. gingivalis. The bacteria produces toxins called gingipains that are found to accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's patients.Feb 7, 2019
just sayin'
@silverotter11 Kind of makes one want to wear a mask and never kiss again. I do know that one's health often starts with the teeth and gums. You can even get a heart attack from unhealthy gums. Isn't life fun???
We need to be exposed to germs in order for our immune systems to work properly and to strengthen our defence to infections .....so I advocate more kissing not less ! That is what Dr Marje prescribes! 
Marionville
Level 10
Jan 3, 2020
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Sounds great. Can one get a prescription for this?
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