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What your snot can reveal about your health (www.bbc.com)

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[–] Gsus4@mander.xyz 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It's probably why people kiss, to share microbiome (and to expose the mother to everything so she has the chance to develop immunity for herself and the baby). You could also argue that a mother that kisses everyone could potentially make healthier babies :D

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

She'll certainly make more of them