A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up with 3.72 x 10¹³ or 37.2 trillion cells, but rarely these numbers are supported by calculations. Here are some numbers [full paper: https://t.co/8AiTA9FK0h] https://t.co/GnXWjWCaHA
Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body.
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Many participants highlight the revised estimates, discussing the nearly equal ratios of human and bacterial cells while emphasizing the new understanding of cellular types, such as mature red blood cells lacking DNA. The tone is largely curious and informative, with phrases like 'fascinating' and 'fun fact' contributing to a vibrant discussion around the article's findings. Questions regarding the implications of the 1:1 ratio of human to bacterial cells and the idea of humans as symbiotic organisms generate interactive dialogues, showing a mutual interest in expanding knowledge.
Most discussions indicate general consensus with the publication's conclusions regarding the number of cells in the human body.
A strong curiosity is evident, as many participants share fun facts and relate personal insights about bacteria and human cells.
Comments touch on detailed aspects like the implications of red blood cells lacking nuclei, showing some interest but not excessive depth.
The conversations imply that the findings have a significant influence on how people view the microbiome and human biology.
Abstract in brief
- The estimated total number of bacteria in a 70 kg human is approximately 38 trillion (3.8 x 10^13).
- The revised estimate for the total number of human cells is around 30 trillion (3.0 x 10^13), emphasizing the significant contribution of blood cell lineage.
- This analysis challenges the previously cited 10:1 ratio, revealing that the number of bacteria and human cells are now considered to be of a similar order of magnitude, with bacterial mass being roughly 0.2 kg.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyVOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em conjunto aproximadamente 200 gramas). https://t.co/Xj5gQNpUvy
参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
“Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DNA. Fascinating... @PLOSBiology https://t.co/u99xqfczmb
How many cells do we have? A back of the envelope estimate of the number of cells in an adult human (70 kg) ~ 10^13-10^14. The estimated number by Ron Milo & co-workers is ~ 30 trillion (and the total number of bacterial cells in the body ~ 38 trillion). https://t.co/opAVYLAljp
Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx https://t.co/UoyHYo834J
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It reminds me of this banger: "Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body" - We estimate the total # of bacteria in the 70 kg "reference man" to be 3.8X10^13. - # of bacteria in the body is actually of the same order as the # of human cells, & total mass is ~0.2 kg.
source -- Sender R, Fuchs S, Milo R. Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body. PLoS Biol. 2016 Aug 19;14(8):e1002533. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533. PMID: 27541692; PMCID: PMC4991899.
Fuentes: Sender, R.; Fuchs, S.; Milo, R. (2016). Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body. Cell. Human Microbiome Project – NIH.
(Kaynaklar) Sender, R., Fuchs, S., & Milo, R. (2016). Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body. PLOS Biology, 14(8), e1002533. ⬇️
“Like blood groups, they have names and are immutable.” Yeah, sure Phillip, if you say so.
Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/GWjMgQlIpw
Nearly 9 in 10 cells in humans has no nucleus, counting RBC and platelets pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27541692/
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: based on a "reference man" of 70 kg, it has been estimated that bacteria in the human body weigh 0.2 kg http…
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RT @keisuke4713: https://t.co/1oUeiv7q2i 体重70kg
https://t.co/1oUeiv7q2i 体重70kg
https://t.co/wV7iN8F1vV https://t.co/sUJaXJO8fi https://t.co/i5pTth1zSd
Reference: 1. Christiansen & Fischetti, 2021 “A New You in 80 Days” in Scientific American Magazine. Our Bodies Replace Billions of Cells Every Day. 2. Sender, Ron, Shai Fuchs, and Ron Milo. “Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body.” PLoS
@anacpollan @Peibolsag ¿Y adivina cuáles están incluidas en ese ~10%? Neuronas y células gliales. Todo tiene sexo en el cuerpo humano menos el cerebro, según ustedes. Bastante curioso. https://t.co/f2jj9JsvVq
RT @bradweslake: https://t.co/g4CjrE069e
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@TubaDur29071646 https://t.co/PFWak2MfRj
@aIguienn https://t.co/iIrxZx84t4 https://t.co/2divzvLrH6
RT @wahahawahaha7: 参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
It might be more like 5/10, but that doesn’t change your (excellent) point! (doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... and doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533)
@anime0cat Please provide your references for this statement. To my knowledge, this is an outdated estimation. To my knowledge, the ratio of bacterial to human cells in our body is closer to 1:1, not 10:1 as previously thought. https://t.co/Y2Y4952FLj https://t.co/fBbNd8tXqR
@AdamsBriscoe @mbateman This turns out to be a scientific urban myth: using better numbers the ratio is close to 1:1, close enough that the majority probably flips when you poop https://t.co/WS8fUgI4XN
RT @wahahawahaha7: 参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
Especially important considering that humans are symbiotic organisms: "Thoroughly revised estimates show that the typical adult human body consists of about 30 trillion human cells and about 38 trillion bacteria." doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533 https://t.co/QMKgCKWlsw
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: based on a "reference man" of 70 kg, it has been estimated that bacteria in the human body weigh 0.2 kg http…
1. Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body. https://t.co/dXYkpWlTUp
Querido diario, corrígeme si me equivoco, pero en un cuerpo humano de 70 kg hay unos 30 billones españoles de células (3,0 x 10 elevado a 13). Lo digo porque no dejo de ver titulares en los que no me quedaba nada claro. https://t.co/0z3jLplFrY
@AnaVictoriaQu14 @Luisa75726197 @SergioPierry @cleporati Fuente: https://t.co/q7mFXwoayY
Somos más bacterias que humanos. En nuestro cuerpo hay hasta 3 veces más bacterias que células humanas. Siempre tendemos a pensar en las bacterias como en enfermedades pero la gran mayoría viven una relación de simbiosis con nuestro organismo. #Medicina https://t.co/1wdGfybyXx
RT @wahahawahaha7: 参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
Quellen: Spektrum 2003: https://t.co/BUX2TDZRiv und https://t.co/c5h9oS9t5b PLoS Biol 2016: https://t.co/mXpNrS3rXO 4/4
@AaronGoodman33 By area perhaps, but haemopoietic cells make up 90% by number: https://t.co/MyfP4DZf8W
1/29 Did you know there are 3 trillion cells in your body with DNA and every single one and has either XX (female) chromosomes or XY (male) chromosomes? That is never ever going to change, no matter what hormones you put in your body or surgery you have. https://t.co/Kg3NLEHxFX
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @kowalskijanpl: The distribution of the number of human cells by cell type https://t.co/337zz1T85x https://t.co/UrAN0C2o6p
The distribution of the number of human cells by cell type https://t.co/337zz1T85x https://t.co/UrAN0C2o6p
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
RT @AlessandroLoio2: VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em…
VOCÊ SABIA QUE... Em seu corpo habitam cerca de 30 trilhões de células suas e 38 trilhões de bactérias (que pesam em conjunto aproximadamente 200 gramas). https://t.co/Xj5gQNpUvy
@WeAreMikeJ @2damntrans @darini001 @shengokai @aytchellesse Robert Winston is an MD not a biologist, did not study for any degree in biology. Peer-reviewed science showing that mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) don't have chromosomes (enucleated = no nucleus): https://t.co/HSQao2apMz
@LogicIllustrat @OmarKhayyam3rd @aifbw @NeuroSGS "you absolutely have either XX or XY in every cell of your body" No you don't. If you did you'd have to go to hospital Mature erythrocytes are the most common cell type (84%) & don't have any chromosomes. This is also the case for other cell types Fig 2 https://t.co/HXEnzy1qDB https://t.co/BWoGCXXHtS
@aifbw @OmarKhayyam3rd @NeuroSGS "Sex is written in every cell of my body." @aifow how do I determine the sex of a mature erythrocyte ? The vast majority of cells in the human body are enucleated. If sex is "written" in them, this would make life a lot easier for my lab. Figure 2 from https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3 https://t.co/dKeGHkvMIu
@ATinyGreenCell https://t.co/0DO3ua9izF
RT @aasiri: كم يبلغ عدد الخلايا في جسم الانسان؟ اليك الطريقة للاجابة على السؤال بالتقريب وزن الشخص = 100كجم = M حجم العينة = 1000 ميكرومتر…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: based on a "reference man" of 70 kg, it has been estimated that bacteria in the human body weigh 0.2 kg http…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: based on a "reference man" of 70 kg, it has been estimated that bacteria in the human body weigh 0.2 kg http…
@stats_feed Actually 10 time less (200 g) see: https://t.co/itBxRftSBj.
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
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@AdiDee_Gee @natachakennedy [1] Sender R, Fuchs S, Milo R. Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells feurnal nbio.1002533 in the Body. PLoS Biol. 2016:14(8):e1002533. Published 2016 Aug 19. doi:10.1371/-journal.pbio.1002533
@snarglebritchet @oratoba @PomeranianGod There are 0 people who have XX or XY in every cell: Most cells (84%) in a human are mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) which don't have a nucleus and no chromosomes either https://t.co/zSzymIxPMo https://t.co/2ddhhAXkNG So by that definition nobody is male nor female
Biology By The Numbers Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body: https://t.co/D8uhzBc4IG https://t.co/hmUxRgh942
Number of human body cells approximately equals number of its bacterial cells, but mass of body cells is 350 times higher. https://t.co/JwNgQo02AB https://t.co/1g3bd1PfvG
https://t.co/aO0TWjmE8y
@HeatherKatzUK @NickySimpson98 Also most of the cells in the human body are mature erythrocytes (red blood cells) which don't have any chromosomes nor mitochondria! They don't have any DNA. Source: figure 2 and text from https://t.co/XBk9xJDnIb Although rbcs not having chromosomes has been known for a while https://t.co/YQqltVUK6C
@waitbutwhy An estimated 30 trillion cells in a typical human body. So every time you see a human, they represent 10 trees. Also an estimated ~30 trillion bacteria in a typical human. So every time you see a human, they represent about 1/2 of themselves. https://t.co/F5earzZTzL
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
RT @ed_hagen: Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx http…
Total cells in the human body: 30 trillion Ratio of bacterial (microbiome) to human cells: ~ 1:1 https://t.co/QkBNiFLOvx https://t.co/UoyHYo834J
@jeee475 @oolon @antiterfbs @TheMugMiracle @EveOvertone @jk_rowling -Not every molecule of the body is DNA. Most of the molecules of the body are not DNA. -Most of the cells of the human body do NOT contain DNA. Most cells (84%) are mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) which don't. Source is this biology paper: https://t.co/XBk9xJUZ6L https://t.co/JILg0H8Vk7
@anterojarvi Ihmisessä on 30 biljoonaa (ihmis-) solua (Sender, Fuchs & Milo 2016) https://t.co/FaAxZTQ5Gv
RT @aasiri: كم يبلغ عدد الخلايا في جسم الانسان؟ اليك الطريقة للاجابة على السؤال بالتقريب وزن الشخص = 100كجم = M حجم العينة = 1000 ميكرومتر…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
كم يبلغ عدد الخلايا في جسم الانسان؟ اليك الطريقة للاجابة على السؤال بالتقريب وزن الشخص = 100كجم = M حجم العينة = 1000 ميكرومتر مكعب = V فان كتلة الخلية الواحدة = m = 1X10^-12 kg وبالتالي عدد الخلايا = N=M/m = 1000kg/10^-12 = 10^12 خلية رابط https://t.co/sNUxUzrOk7 #الاحياء https://t.co/TkAq2cBpX3
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up with 3.72 x 10¹³ or 37.2 trillion cells, but rarely these numbers are supported by calculations. Here are some numbers [full paper: https://t.co/8AiTA9FK0h] https://t.co/GnXWjWCaHA
“the number of bacteria in the body is actually of the same order as the number of human cells” #microbiome https://t.co/J6ckwF4FvP
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://t.co/eapt4G0F9t Sign up to our newsletter: https://t.co/kFSB8GJRh8 #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent #Science #Statistics https://t.co/uf7ZoC5VAQ
RT @wahahawahaha7: 参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
RT @herdiants: @MurtadhaOne1 @budimandjatmiko @radiomasyarakat Versi artikel ilmiah setelah ditinjau mitra bestari (peer review), dr artike…
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@ConflictOfValue @LifeonWheels95 @EveOvertone @CaraMassimina @Bronwen85 -If you have DNA in every cell, you should seek immediate medical attention. Most of the cells in the human body do not have a nucleus nor DNA (e.g. mature red blood cells). https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3 -HRT does change blood hemoglobin levels! https://t.co/4jVijZxhUo
参考文献:[1]revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/zLqqc96A7u
@katajapihlaja @AMVargbo Tämmöinen päivitetty arvio olis paremminkin palttiarallaa 1:1, mutta eipä niitä kumpiakaan ole kukaan jaksanut yksitellen laskea :) https://t.co/CvoeLupd5J
@SmartMusclesMD @AviBittMD The opposite of what was initially claimed is the actual truth. Most of the cells in the human body do not have chromosomes. https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3
Source: https://t.co/FaAxZTQ5Gv
https://t.co/28gHSXSJPC "How many cells are there in the human body? Beyond order of magnitude statements that give no primary reference or uncertainty"
RT @picphysicians: Did you know that nearly 40 trillion bacteria live in the body of a "reference man" as part of the microbiome? https://…
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RT @SamratLabMohali: How many cells do we have? A back of the envelope estimate of the number of cells in an adult human (70 kg) ~ 10^13-10…
How many cells do we have? A back of the envelope estimate of the number of cells in an adult human (70 kg) ~ 10^13-10^14. The estimated number by Ron Milo & co-workers is ~ 30 trillion (and the total number of bacterial cells in the body ~ 38 trillion). https://t.co/opAVYLAljp
@2damntrans @crypticsparhawk @Docstockk Most of the cells in the body (90%) do not have chromosomes (they are enucleated cells, mostly mature erythrocytes): https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3 I might also add: https://t.co/DsHgWh6rBT
@vagina_museum Most of the cells in her body had XY chromosomes. Otherwise this an excellent thread. Source this fairly recent peer-reviewed paper on the percentage of cells in a human body: Figure 2 especially https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3
@vagina_museum <<Every cell in her mother's blood had a 46XY karyotype, too.>> That is incorrect but a common misconception. Mature red blood cells are enucleated and thus do not have chromosomes. Every white blood cell tested was 46,XY. https://t.co/HXEnzy0SO3 Otherwise this is a good thread.
Fun fact: based on a "reference man" of 70 kg, it has been estimated that bacteria in the human body weigh 0.2 kg https://t.co/rcAjj7VLBY
@MyNutritionSci @hannidaniel https://t.co/C2XQwIc6oz Here's one. Not the exact same as @hannidaniel used, I think, maybe she can add a reference as well.
@Chinchillazllla If you only count nucleated human cells, then the ratio shifts to 1:10 human to bacteria. https://t.co/Lw77k1X653
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @Rainmaker1973: A simple question deserves a simple answer. How many cells are in your body? You may have read that scientists came up w…
RT @wnf_info: DID YOU KNOW that your microbiome includes bacteria, fungi and viruses? There are at least as many microbes in your body as c…
RT @wnf_info: DID YOU KNOW that your microbiome includes bacteria, fungi and viruses? There are at least as many microbes in your body as c…
DID YOU KNOW that your microbiome includes bacteria, fungi and viruses? There are at least as many microbes in your body as cells! Click the link to learn more, https://t.co/Docc6FW7tL or visit, https://t.co/JUIkzUxDJI #EnvironmentalHealthWNF #Microbiome #WNF #Naturopath https://t.co/fsPyDjDm2k
@fermatslibrary For a more recent estimate see "Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body" Ron Sender,Shai Fuchs ,Ron Milo https://t.co/B13R7lgYQA
Kelly JR, Minuto C, Cryan JF, Clarke G, Dinan TG. Cross talk: the micro biota and neurodevelopmental disorders. Front Neurosci. 2017;11:490-521. Sender R, Fuchs S, Milo R. Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body. PLOS Biol. 2016;14(8):e1002533.
Topologically speaking, humans are doughnuts. The entire outside of this doughnut is *covered* in microbes (mostly bacteria). Most of our microbes live in the colon. There are about 3*10^13 human cells and 4*10^13 bacterial cells in the body (https://t.co/wYiH9nUBX3). https://t.co/o0ksnKbj4V
REFERENCES: Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body DOI 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533 https://t.co/sN1Qfn4XP4
We spend a lot of time thinking about cells, and every once in a while you still come across something that makes you reconsider what you know! 84% of your 30 trillion cells are red blood cells (erythrocytes)! https://t.co/m9Cw2rZs1a https://t.co/00fzHEVS6m
@DavidECastroG Aprox. 0.2 kg para un hombre de 70 kg. En peso seco el 0.3%. https://t.co/Ltn6aVfF4K
@metaliza001 @pani_ucitelka80 @ZUcitelky Chjo, já věděl, že si mám nejdřív zkontrolovat ten poměr
教科書の記述の出典はこれかぁ Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body https://t.co/79Ldyb5ZO5
@radioWissen Und wieder diese alte "Schätzung" das in uns 10x soviele Bakterien leben. Es gibt zwei neuere und deutlich bessere Paper zu diesem Thema: https://t.co/GtRznBhjcL https://t.co/0QPfGuMDIl
Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body Was, 10:1 now updated ~ 1:1 https://t.co/OOa2Ffx0QM
RT @drcodyhaun: There are more bacterial cells in the human body than human cells. https://t.co/FndSb6xhg1
RT @drcodyhaun: There are more bacterial cells in the human body than human cells. https://t.co/FndSb6xhg1
RT @drcodyhaun: There are more bacterial cells in the human body than human cells. https://t.co/FndSb6xhg1
There are more bacterial cells in the human body than human cells. https://t.co/FndSb6xhg1
Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body | bioRxiv https://t.co/PCZk3bi0kY
@ganye91 @AcademicChatter What do you think of the claims in https://t.co/m48WrgzBFS ?
Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body https://t.co/812Bml3i3p
I always reference this when I present and write essays on the microbiome. Thoughts and comments? Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body https://t.co/zj6SdK8xr2
The number of cells with nucleus is estimated to be ~3 trillion. Mature red blood cells do not contain DNA and hence cannot synthesize any RNA. PLoS Biol: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body” https://t.co/gAAvHAzgkv
@Nannitika @xalenigmax En este estudio dice que en promedio hay 10^23 (un 1 seguido de 23 ceros) de bacterias. Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body. Sender, R., et al. PLoS Biol. 2016 Aug 19;14(8) pero tranquila, ellas viven felices ayudando un poco en la digestión
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
RT @don_angelino: “Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DN…
“Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body”. Almost 90% are RBC, cells which lost their DNA. Fascinating... @PLOSBiology https://t.co/u99xqfczmb
Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body https://t.co/3suoIP3ZPN
Il semblerait qu'en fait ce soit plutôt 200g dans tout le corps http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533
Approximately half of pound of you is not you...it's just a million or so other species. http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533&utm_content=buffer552a3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer #microbes #bacteria #body