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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 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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 week ago

She'll certainly make more of them