THREE BODY HACKS YOU SHOULDN'T TRY AT HOME

摘要

Humans don't stink-it's the bacteria eating our sweat and stomach contents that cause body odor. Avoiding meat and staying hydrated can tamp down some malodorous strains. But a more drastic measure is in the works. Personalized Probiotics is working with Cambrian Genomics to develop genetically modified bacteria that colonize the gut. Following the orders of specialized genes, the bacteria would produce pleasant-smelling compounds to mask the reek of their brethren. "All life is code," says Austen Heinz, CEO of Cambrian Genomics. "Everything is editable."