A 10 second kiss transfers 80 million bacteria, reshaping the oral microbiomes of partners almost instantly.

While a kiss is often seen as a romantic gesture, it is also a massive biological exchange.

Research published in the journal Microbiome indicates that a brief, ten-second intimate kiss can transfer as many as 80 million bacteria between partners.

The human mouth is a bustling ecosystem home to more than 700 different bacterial species, and these interactions serve as a primary vehicle for moving microorganisms from one host to another.

This exchange does more than just move germs; it actually synchronizes the oral health profiles of couples. Scientists found that the more frequently partners kiss, the more similar their bacterial communities become. This discovery highlights how our most personal daily interactions play a critical role in shaping the microscopic landscapes within our bodies, influencing everything from oral hygiene to immune system function.

source: Kort, R., Caspers, M., van de Graaf, A., van Egmond, W., Keijser, B., & Roeselers, G. Shaping the oral microbiota through intimate kissing. Microbiome.

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