Chapter
The Surprising Truth About Human Genes
51:08 - 53:04 (01:56)
Contrary to popular belief, the human genome only contains about 20,000 genes, meaning that 99% of the genes found in humans are not actually human. Bacteria, for example, have trillions of genes in their genome.
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While humans have 20,000 genes, bacterial genomes have trillions.
51:08 - 52:08 (01:00)
Genetics
Summary
While humans have 20,000 genes, bacterial genomes have trillions. Surprisingly, corn has more genes than humans, and sand fleas have the most genes of any animal.
ChapterThe Surprising Truth About Human Genes
Episode991 Live Longer and Hack Your Health w/Dr. Steven Gundry
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The majority of the genes found in our body are not human, but foreign bacteria which make up our microbiome.
52:09 - 53:04 (00:55)
Microbiome
Summary
The majority of the genes found in our body are not human, but foreign bacteria which make up our microbiome. It is crucial to maintain a healthy microbiome as it affects our overall well-being.