And a variety of other studies have shown that the microbial community that lives in and on us helps in development of the immune system, helps in fighting off pathogens, helps in our metabolism, and determining our metabolic rate, probably determines our odor, and may even shape our behavior in a variety of ways.
许多不同研究显示 在我们身体和表面的微生物 对免疫系统的发育有益 帮助击退病原体，促进新陈代谢 决定我们的代谢速度 可能决定我们的体味 还可能在很多方面塑造我们的行为